Kings and Queens

by Fiona Macdonald

Overview

Royalty are always in the news, because people's imaginations continue to be piqued by their wealth, power, and lifestyles. In this book, which focuses mostly on Great Britain, readers will learn of early kings, such as Alfred the Great, and modern rulers, such as Elizabeth II, and the impact they've made on the world. They'll find out that King Arthur might not have been real, but Shakespeare's infamous Macbeth was! Much history is discussed as well as the wars that made and slayed rulers over the centuries. Brief quizzes, useful activities, and colorful illustrations make this regal volume an appealing look at these historical figures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482421705
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	100 Facts You Should Know
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	900L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Rebel against Rome 4

The first English kings 6

Vikings in power 8

New nations 10

English - keep out! 12

Kings of Scotland 14

Norman conquerors 16

Quarrelsome kings 18

Laws, wars, and revolts 20

The Henrys 22

Killers and kidnappers 24

The Tudors 26

Tudor tragedies 28

Queens, cousins - and rivals 30

When a king lost his head 32

A return to monarchy 34

Rulers from Germany 36

The house of Hanover 38

Victoria and Albert 40

Into the modern age 42

Queen Elizabeth II 44

Glossary 46

For More Information 47

Index 48