Who they were

informative · fascinating · illustrated · accessible

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What is Who they were about?

Who They Were is an illustrated question-and-answer book about famous people from history and the remarkable things they did. Discover who Al Capone was, learn which inventors created important discoveries, and find out more about the women who fought for the right to vote. Each topic begins with a short, simple explanation before adding fuller details, making it easy to explore. Colourful diagrams, drawings and photographs bring the people and their stories to life for curious young readers.

About the author

Lesley Firth is an author and editor who has created lively, fact-filled books for curious young readers. Her question-and-answer books, including How Things Work, Why Things Are and When Did It Happen?, explore science, nature, technology and history in a clear, friendly way. She also worked on The Giant Book of Questions and Answers and Have Fun with Nature. Lesley’s books encourage children to ask questions, discover new ideas and enjoy learning about the world around them.