Questions Dictionary of History

Who were the Aztecs? When was the Battle of Britain? What is the Bayeux Tapestry?

The Questions Dictionary of History provides an A-Z of major events in world history.

The book provides snapshots of famous people, key facts and events and illustrations so that children can consolidate their learning. Designed for use at Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, The Questions Dictionary of History will also be a very useful revision aid for older children.

Its content has been chosen to include words within the capabilities of pupils in the primary and early secondary years of schooling. All words are relevant to the teaching and learning of art in the National Curriculum. This dictionary will make a valuable addition to any classroom's collection of basic reference books and to every school's library of books on the subject of history.

About the author

Joy Palmer is Professor of Education and Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Durham. She is the author of numerous books, including titles in the Stanley Thornes' Blueprints series.

Summary

This title is an A-Z of some of the major events in world history, designed for use at KS2. It provides a reference source which children can access independently. It is illustrated througout and gives full explanations for each entry, as well as being cross-referenced for ease of use.

Product details

• Authors: Joy Palmer, Palmer Joy
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2001
• EAN: 9781841900346
• ISBN: 978-1-84190-034-6
• No. of pages: 98
• Weight: 259 g
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / General, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), Educational: History, Children’s / Teenage reference: Subject-specific reference, Reference works (Children's / Teenage)