Stone Age

This simple information book uncovers the history of Stone Age people and how they lived, from their clothing and houses to monuments such as Stonehenge which still survive today. Full of facts, colourful illustrations and photographs of historical artefacts such as baked pots, tools and jewellery. Ideal for beginner readers who prefer fact to fiction, and those studying the Stone Age at school. Internet links take readers to specially selected websites to find out more.

About the author

Jerome Martin has written children's books about science, history, Shakespeare and food. Before joining Usborne in 2014, he spent a decade studying literature at Harvard, Cambridge and the University of Iowa, and several years behaving responsibly in a copywriting office. Now, he spends his working hours researching delightful and amazing facts, his evening hours parenting two children, and the minutes in-between writing poetry.

Summary

This simple information book follows the history of Stone Age people and how they lived. Children can discover how they made clothes from animal skins and weapons and tools from stone, and find out about their cave art - some of which can still be seen today. Full of facts, illustrations and photographs of historical artefacts.

Product details

• Authors: James Maclaine, Jerome Martin, Martin Jerome
• Assisted by: Colin King (Illustration)
• Publisher: Usborne
• Languages: English, French
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 6
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2015
• EAN: 9781409586418
• ISBN: 978-1-4095-8641-8
• Series: Beginners; Beginners; Beginners Series
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; prehistory, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Prehistoric, For National Curriculum Key Stage 1 (England and Wales), For National Curriculum Key Stage 1, For primary education, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Educational: History, Interest age: from c 4 years