The Great Fire of London: An Illustrated History of the Great Fire of 1666

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Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this book is for children who can read fluently but are still building their confidence. The book highlights how people helped each other through the fire as well as how London and the fire service evolved afterwards. The Great Fire of London, in September 1666, is one of those events forever etched in the collective psyche. The pre-loved books are carefully cleaned and maintained offering a wide variety of general and specialist titles from children's to adults. Each book uses a rich variety of historical sources, from diaries to paintings, to bring events to life, while simple historical vocabulary is introduced and explained.

Drama is used throughout to explore the experiences of Londoners during the fire and children create speech bubbles and diary entries.When Will Farriner wakes to the sound of crackling flames and the smell of smoke, he knows something is terribly wrong! A dramatic and visually exciting book, and a fitting commemoration of the 350 th anniversary of the Great Fire of London. He spent three and a half years on a Greek island writing his first novel, is author of Frome in the Great War and co-created the ‘Regency Detective’ series with Terence James.

Vlad and Boxton travel through the burning streets of London, watching the houses being destroyed and passing Samuel Pepys as he buries his most precious possessions. Children will love examining the rich detail of each spread, from the detailed city map to the drawings of London before, during and after the fire took hold. Striking Folio Society edition of Bell's revised 1952 account of the Great Fire of London, describing the state of the city prior to the inferno; the cause of the blaze and accounts of its spread throughout London, as well the immediate and long term aftermath.Paul’s – the author goes deeper into the stories of many caught up in this catastrophic occurrence, revealing a more human side to those affected by the fire that is often overlooked. This day-by-day account is really dramatic and shows the immensity of the fire and its impact on Londoners. An attractive hardback Folio Society volume, 2004 printing, in Fine condition, appears unused, in a Fine slipcase. Real-life artefacts and documentation enable readers to build a true and real account of the Great Fire and how it shaped Britain today.

Although David Lassman’s book covers the main points of the fire – from its outbreak in a bakery in Pudding Lane, to its supposed demise at Pie Corner, along with such events as the destruction of St.spine bumped, illustrated, folding plates, advertisement leaves, top edge red, ownership signature front free endpaper, a nice copy. Colourful illustrations on every page help bring history to life, along with maps and photographs of historical evidence and simple informative text. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. A dramatic and visually exciting book, and a fitting commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London. An exciting non-fiction text that will capture pupils’ interest through its quest to find the real story behind the Great Fire.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Children also role play being in the King’s Council and make speeches giving King Charles II advice on what to do to combat the fire. The fact that I at my age am learning new things from these pages shows just how valuable this book will become [. The illustrations are reminiscent of the poster art of the 1930s and are presented in bold colours .

Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning artwork by Josie Shenoy, discover the rich heritage of some of London's most iconic buildings. With stunning illustrations, captivating storytelling and a treasure trove of historical fact, this books is an absolute essential for classrooms covering this topic. Written especially for young readers, Toby and The Great Fire of London tells the story of Toby’s experiences of the Great Fire of London. A simple and dramatic introduction to the Great Fire of London in 1666 - what caused it, how it spread, how it was put out and how the city was rebuilt. It contains all the information about the Great Fire you need to know in language that a 6/7 year old could understand and grasp.