Brunel The Great Engineer (Ways Into History Series)

Author: Sally Hewitt

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  • : $22.99 AUD
  • : 9781445109602
  • : Hachette Children's Books
  • : Franklin Watts Ltd
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  • : 31 May 2012
  • : 265mm X 210mm X 3mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 22.99
  • : 01 September 2012
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  • : Ways into History
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Barcode 9781445109602
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Description

Ways into History: Houses and Homes looks at the life and achievements of the great engineer and architect Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It also explores his powerful legacy. In the Ways into History series, original illustrations and simple text bring the past alive, while questions and activities encourage historical research and build up confidence and enthusiasm.

Author description

Sally Hewitt was a primary school teacher for ten years before she became a full time writer of non-fiction books for children between the ages of three and eleven. Sally has written many books on a wide range of topics and visits schools and libraries giving talks and workshops.

Table of contents

Whose statue is it? Born to be an engineer Victorian Britain The first big project The Clifton suspension bridge The Great Western Railway Queen Victoria takes the train Across the sea The Crimea Hard work and adventure Why do we remember Brunel? Useful words Some answers Index About this book