Usborne Famous Lives Gift Books
4 total works
A lively retelling of the tumultuous life of Marie Antoinette, as she grows from Austrian princess to tragic queen. The story of her life and times is brought to life with compelling narrative, lively dialogue and full-colour illustrations. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.
In the land of pharaohs and pyramids, Cleopatra is a princess with an uncertain future. When her own brother tries to kill her, she realizes she can't trust anyone. A vivid account of the life and times of Cleopatra with lively dialogue and full colour illustrations.
An informative account of the life of Adolf Hitler, from his childhood in rural Austria to becoming the dictator who led Germany into a bloody world war and murdered over six million Jews in the Holocaust. Part of the Usborne Young Reading series, this book features facts, photographs and links to websites with archive newsreels of historical events.
Thoughtful introduction to the remarkable life of Winston Churchill for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand the famous person and their times. Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Churchill's life and times. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.