Live Like A Victorian

Discovering the Secrets of the Victorians

AvClaire Saunders

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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Beskrivning

This beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an immersive tour of a transformative period in history, when the Industrial Revolution, new inventions, and social change reshaped life in Britain. From grand mansions to crowded workhouses, children will explore the stark contrasts between the lives of the wealthy and the poor, gaining insight into Victorian fashion, food, jobs, education, and even life in prisons and service.Engaging storytelling, vibrant illustrations, and historical facts bring the era to life, while fictional accounts from two Victorian children – one rich and one poor – help readers compare experiences and understand the realities of the time.The book also features hands-on activities, including crafts and recipes, to encourage interactive learning. A timeline highlights key events and laws that shaped the era, and a detailed map showcases the British Empire and trade routes.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-11-18
Mått:204 x 249 x 13 mm
Vikt:424 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Live Like A…
Antal sidor:56
Förlag:Button Books
Illustratör:Wesley Robins
ISBN:9781787081826

Utforska kategorier

Allmänbildning inom Barn och ungdom
Historia inom Barn och ungdom

Mer om författaren

Claire Saunders has been writing and editing for more than 20 years. Specialising in children’s non-fiction, she has authored or co-authored many titles including The Power Book, The Birthday Almanac, A World of Gratitude and various activity books, including The Great British Staycation Activity Book, Super Soccer Activity Book and the Only in America Activity Book. A graduate of Cambridge University, she has previously worked for Ivy Press and Rough Guides and still loves travelling the world, learning about the history of other cultures. She lives with her family in Lewes, southern England.

Recensioner i media

The newest addition to Saunders’ Live Like a . . . series effectively incorporates her usual appealing, kid-friendly features. The target subject this time around—a typical Victorian—becomes accessible through multiple examples of daily life as experienced in all sectors of society.The ample historical and social context is effectively supported by multiple richly detailed illustrations. Craft projects include paper flowers and toy theaters; there are recipes for treacle tart and work-house gruel (readers are dared to eat an entire bowl). The book ends with open-ended questions to encourage thoughtful reflection... this makes a worthy addition for most collections.

Innehållsförteckning

Who were the Victorians? 4Timeline of the Victorian age 6All change! 8Victorian society 10Working lives 12Jobs for children 1424 hours as a Victorian boy 16Victorian towns 18Homes for the poor 20Homes for the well-off 2224 hours as a Victorian girl 24Make paper flowers 26At school 28Fashion 30Health and medicine 32Law and order 34Entertainment 36Dora goes to the seaside 38Make a toy theatre 40Sports and exercise 42Age of Empire 44Will visits the Great Exhibition 46Make Christmas crackers 48Victorian food and recipes 50Could you live like a Victorian? 52Glossary 54Acknowledgements 56