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1066 and Before That - History Poems

Name: 1066 and Before That - History Poems
ISBN: 9781447283942

By Brian Moses and Roger Stevens

From mammoths to Normans, Britain’s past bursts into verse—but what secrets does Stonehenge hide?

lively informative imaginative memorable

Genres

Poetry/Verse Non-fiction History

What is 1066 and Before That - History Poems about?

Travel through time in a lively collection of poems about Britain and the wider ancient world. Meet mammoths and Stone Age hunters, explore the mysteries of Stonehenge, and discover the people, places and events that shaped history. Journey through the Bronze Age, ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, then encounter Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great, the Normans, King Harold and William the Conqueror. With vivid images, memorable characters and energetic verses, these poems bring the past to life.

About the author

Brian Moses is a much-loved British poet who writes funny and thoughtful poems for children. His work includes the popular collection 'The Secret Lives of Teachers'. Brian often visits schools to share his poems and inspire young writers. He enjoys exploring everyday life through poetry and encourages everyone to have fun with words.

Pages

112 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2016

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