Description
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Lollies 2023
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A colourful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley.
The hilarious minds behind A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You have teamed up once again – this time to give a taste of the daily lives of the people, animals and objects who made history.
Featuring a day in the life of early humans as they paint mammoths on the walls of a cave, a fierce gladiator battling in the Colosseum and the first woman in space. And not forgetting the animals of history – from an Egyptian cat (worshipped as a god, of course) to an albatross flying over Rapa Nui and a dog in the trenches of the First World War.
Readers can also discover the stories behind famous constructions, including the Great Wall of China and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and delve into the secret diaries of a Viking, Isaac Newton’s cat and the wooden panel that became the Mona Lisa.
With over 90 entries told in the friendly, informative style of Mike Barfield and brought to life by Jess Bradley’s brilliantly funny illustrations, this book will have children learning and laughing as they go.
Trade ReviewThis colourful, cartoon-style reference book brings history to life with humour and fun. It is packed full of interesting facts and presented in an entertaining comic style that is a joy to read. A great book to sit and read individually, or to dip into as a class when exploring related topics. * Books for Topics review, winner of the Children’s Favourite 2021 (Lower KS2) *
Accessible and memorable * Teach Primary *
