Famous People, Famous Lives

6 primary works • 7 total works

Elizabeth I

by Harriet Castor

Published 29 August 1996

Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates.

When Elizabeth I becomes queen, she is determined to be a great Tudor queen - and do it on her own! She rules for almost 45 years, beats the Spanish Armada and wins the love of her people. Find out all about the life of Elizabeth I with this story that is packed with all the facts.

Anne Frank

by Harriet Castor

Published 29 August 1996

Helen Keller

by Harriet Castor

Published 30 January 1998

Henry VIII

by Harriet Castor

Published 30 September 1999

Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates. Henry VIII is an exciting tale of kings and queens, jousting knights and grisly executions. It explains how Henry took power away from the Church in his quest for an heir to inherit his kingdom.

Cleopatra

by Harriet Castor

Published 28 October 1999

Famous People, Famous Lives is a series of books for Key Stages 1 and 2 which outline the lives of famous people throughout history, but focus on one particular event in each instance.'

Mary, Queen of Scots

by Harriet Castor

Published 27 July 2000

Famous People, Famous Lives: Anne Frank

by Harriet Castor

Published 13 September 2001

This series features entertaining stories of real famous lives and great events in a picture book format. Written by successful authors, the books include colour illustrations which add a touch of humour and help pace reading.