History Starting Points: Alfred the Great and the Anglo Saxons
$31.23
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
10 July 2018
Summary
Alfred was the only English king to ever be given the title ‘Great’. Why?
He successfully defended Britain from wave after wave of Viking invaders, formed the first English army and navy, encouraged English people to talk in their mother tongue and set up the beginnings of a renowned, progressive legal system.
Suitable for readers aged 8+, each book in History Starting Points explores the life and times of a key historical figure, from Alfred the Great to Hatshepsut. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781445162058 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1445162059 |
| Author: | David Gill |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Franklin Watts Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 10 July 2018 |
| Weight: | 159g |
| Dimensions: | 280mm x 216mm x 6mm |
| Series: | History Starting Points |
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Builds up a vivid picture of the historical era … included throughout are cross-curricular links to other key subject areas such as literacy, science or geography, and the text is supported by cartoon, myths and legends and fun craft projects to make * Parents In Touch *
About The Author
David Gill
David Gill is an ex-headteacher with many years’ experience. He believes passionately in making history for young readers exciting.
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