The History Detective Investigates: Benin 900-1897 CE (History Detective Investigates)

Author: Alice Harman
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Category: Nonfiction History Books for Kids, History Books for Kids
Age Group: 9+
Book Format: Paperback

Who were the leaders of Benin? What was life like for ordinary people? Why was Benin destroyed? What are Benin bronzes? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in local libraries where they can find out more about Benin 900-1897CE. The detective shows how to create a project about people's lives during the rise and fall of Benin, make animal sculptures like those that were offered up to Benin's gods and write a letter to Benin's leader explaining your thoughts about the slave trade. Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past.

Table Of Contents
1: Where was Benin?

2: Who were the first people of Benin?

3: Who were the leaders of Benin?

4: When was Benin's Golden Age?

5: What did Benin City look like?

6: What was life like for ordinary people in Benin?

7: What goods did Benin trade with Europe?

8: Why were animals important in Benin's art?

9: How strong was the army of Benin?

10: What were the causes of Benin's decline?

11: Why was Benin destroyed in 1897?

12: What are the Benin Bronzes?

13: Your project

14: Glossary

15: Answers

16: Further Information

17: Index
About Alice Harman
Alice Harman is an experienced author and editor, specialising in children's non-fiction books. She has worked on a wide range of creative and highly acclaimed titles, including The Big Book of Bugs, Paper Zoo and This Book Thinks You're a Scientist.

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SKU BK-9780750294232
Barcode # 9780750294232
Brand Hachette Children's Books
Artist / Author Alice Harman
Shipping Weight 0.1600kg
Shipping Width 0.200m
Shipping Length 0.270m
Assembled Length 19.800m
Assembled Height 26.900m
Assembled Width 0.300m
Type Paperback

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