Sister Queens: The Lives and Reigns of Mary and Elizabeth: Band 15/Emerald

by Leila Rasheed, Cliff Moon (Editor)

Overview

Find out about the lives of these two queens, joined together by their family bond, but with hugely different beliefs. Discover what early life was like for Princesses Mary and Elizabeth under the turbulent rule of their father Henry VIII, how they got on with each other, and their individual reigns in this fascinating dual biography. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008127855
Publisher:	HarperCollins UK
Publication date:	09/21/2015
Series:	Collins Big Cat Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Henry the Eighth ? father of three rulers 2

First wife, first child 4

The break with Rome 6

Enter Elizabeth 10

Arrival of a son 12

King Edward the sixth 14

The nine-day queen 16

Mary's troublesome reign 18

Wyatt's rebellion 20

Elizabeth in danger 22

A childless marriage 24

Queen Elizabeth 26

Dealing with religion 28

Plots 30

The Spanish Armada 32

No Marriage, no heir 36

Culture and exploration 38

Sister queens united 42

Glossary 44

Index 45

The Tudors 1509?1603 46