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History for Beginners

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Understanding the stories we tell about the past

This remarkable book doesn't just tell stories from history—it reveals how those stories are created, chosen, and shaped. Rather than focusing on dates and facts, it teaches children to think like historians, questioning who decides which events get remembered and how different perspectives can change the same story completely.

Through engaging comic strips, clear diagrams, and thoughtful explanations, children discover the tools historians use to investigate the past and learn to distinguish reliable sources from questionable ones. The book explores how history varies depending on who's telling it, encouraging critical thinking about everything from ancient civilisations to recent events.

Written by Andy Prentice and Tom Mumbray with vibrant illustrations by Paul Boston, this fresh approach to history education empowers children to become active investigators of their world. With Usborne Quicklinks providing access to virtual library tours, historical archives, and interactive history games, it bridges traditional learning with digital discovery.

Suitable for children aged 9 years and up

Further Information

What's Included: 128 pages covering what history is, how to be a historian, different approaches to studying the past, plus glossary and Usborne Quicklinks.

Key Features: Comic strips and diagrams, critical thinking approach, covers methodology rather than facts, virtual tours and interactive content.

Authors: Andy Prentice, Tom Mumbray

Illustrator: Paul Boston

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Publication Date: October 2024

Product Specifications

SKU: 9781474998857

Brand: Usborne

Age Range: 9 years and up

Dimensions: 17.9 x 25.0 x 1.7 cm

Weight: 295g

Key Features: 128 pages, comic strips and diagrams, critical thinking focus, Usborne Quicklinks, methodology-based approach

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