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History for beginners

By Andrew Prentice, Paul Boston and others

History isn’t fixed: uncover whose voices are missing and why the past changes.

thought-provoking · informative · accessible · illustrated

Genres

Non-fiction History Politics/Philosophy

What is History for beginners about?

How do we know what really happened in the past? History for Beginners explores how historians investigate evidence, question sources and piece together stories about people, places and events. With comic strips, diagrams and clear explanations, it reveals why different countries may tell the same history in different ways. Readers learn how to spot missing voices, understand why events happened and investigate the history of their own everyday lives.

About the author

Andrew Prentice is a talented writer who loves creating exciting stories for children and young readers. He is known for co-writing 'The Books of Time' series with Jonathan Weil, which takes readers on thrilling adventures through history. Andrew enjoys sparking curiosity and imagination in his readers with every book he writes.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2024

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