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Celts and Roman Britain – Children’s Historical Fiction
Posted on September 12, 2015 | No CommentsThere is an abundance of stories about Roman Britain, many focusing on the Celts versus Romans theme. For younger readers: Cuda of the Celts by Susan Ashe The Captive Celt by Terry Deary […] -
Factual Children’s Books – Celtic or Iron Age Britain
Posted on July 4, 2015 | No CommentsCelts (Usborne Beginners) by Leonie PrattA simple introduction for younger children. A bright, well-illustrated, clear book for younger children and beginner readers. On the Trail of the Celts in Britain by Peter Chrisp (Franklin Watts) This […] -
British Iron Age / Celts – Children’s Historical Fiction
Posted on March 22, 2015 | No CommentsThere is very little historical fiction on the Iron Age before the coming of the Romans. Sun Horse, Moon Horse by Rosemary Sutcliff Unusually this is set in Iron Age before the Romans. […] -
Children’s Historical Fiction – Ottoman Empire
Posted on July 2, 2014 | No CommentsAlthough one of the world’s longest running and most powerful empires we haven’t found much on the Ottoman Empire. But we have found a couple of gems. Abraham Hannibal and the […] -
North American Native American Factual Books
Posted on May 19, 2014 | No CommentsWe have been exploring some of the cultures across North America before the arrival of Europeans in sixteenth century. Here are some the factual books we have found: DK MegaBites Native […] -
Abraham Hannibal
Posted on March 10, 2014 | No Comments“My name is Abraham, and my father is a noble lord of Africa†-
Minnow and the Bear
Posted on August 4, 2013 | No CommentsBeautifully illustrate picture book, but disappointing as a book about the stone age. -
British History Basics – reference books
Posted on June 2, 2013 | No CommentsA good reference book forms the backbone for studying history ... -
Nature Storybooks
Posted on April 4, 2013 | No CommentsOur favourite series on animals is Nature Storybooks -
The animals of Eric Carle
Posted on July 14, 2012 | No CommentsOne our favourite author’s for younger children who love animals is Eric Carle. He has a way of combining a quick, colourful story with a good first look at a […]