The History Detective Investigates: Stone Age to Iron Age

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The History Detective Investigates: Stone Age to Iron Age
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Clare Hibbert
SeriesHistory Detective Investigates
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 266,Width 218
ISBN/Barcode 9780750281973
ClassificationsDewey:930
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Children's (6-12)
Primary
Illustrations colour illustrations througout

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Wayland
Publication Date 14 April 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Find out all about the first Britons, nomadic hunter-gatherers who came from mainland Europe to settle in England bringing wooden spears, flint handaxes and animals with them. Stone Age to Iron Age tells the story of how these people settled and began farming the land. They built villages of timber and stone houses such as Skara Brae on Orkney. Stonehenge is perhaps the most famous monument of this period, a technological marvel of the time built by raising over 80 blue stones to create the 'henge'. The Bronze Age bought with it metalworking using copper, tin and gold to make tools and beautiful everyday objects. The Iron Age was known for its hill forts, farming and art and culture. Contains maps, paintings, artifacts and photographs to show how early Britons lived. Ideally suited for readers age 8+.

Author Biography

Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, art and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. When she's not writing, Clare likes spending time with her family, taking long walks, going to the theatre and watching contemporary dance - her favourite dancer is Akram Khan.

Reviews

An attractive book that uses a rich combination of words and photographs. * Kate Agnew (Children's Bookshop, Muswell Hill) *