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Oct 20, 2020 | ISBN 9781465493101 | 7-10 years Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Oct 20, 2020 | ISBN 9781465493118 | 7-10 years Buy
May 18, 2021 | 109 Minutes | 7-10 years Pre-Order
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Oct 20, 2020 | ISBN 9781465493101 | 7-10 years
Oct 20, 2020 | ISBN 9781465493118 | 7-10 years
May 18, 2021 | ISBN 9780744053227 | 7-10 years
109 Minutes
Discover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, in this fascinating kids’ biography.At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth’s life as both a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women’s army during World War II, her coronation, and her life as queen both at home and in the public eye. The book looks at Elizabeth’s marriage to Prince Philip, her husband of more than 70 years, and her life as a mother to her four children, including her eldest son Prince Charles, the heir to the throne. In this biography book for kids ages 8-11, learn how Elizabeth has worked alongside 13 British prime ministers, met leaders from around the world, and has remained a stable presence as head of the British royal family. This new kids’ biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history’s most interesting and inspiring people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.
Explore the incredible life of Queen Elizabeth II in this children’s biography. Discover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history.At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling audiobook looks at Elizabeth’s life as both a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women’s army during World War II, her coronation, and her life as queen both at home and in the public eye. The audiobook looks at Elizabeth’s marriage to Prince Philip, her husband of more than 70 years, and her life as a mother to her four children, including her eldest son Prince Charles, the heir to the throne. In this biography audiobook for kids ages 8-11, learn how Elizabeth has worked alongside 13 British prime ministers, met leaders from around the world, and has remained a stable presence as head of the British royal family.This new kids’ biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history’s most interesting and inspiring people.Authors: Brian and Brenda Williams are highly experienced writers of history books for children. They have written numerous biographies and books on royalty, including Queen Victoria, published by Heinemann and Kings and Queens (of Britain) for Pavilion Books. For the BBC, they have written life stories of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for use by teachers in Britain.Literacy consultant: Stephanie Laird is an instructional coach at Mitchellville Elementary in Mitchellville, Iowa, and is currently serving on the International Literacy Association’s (ILA) Board of Directors through 2019.Consultant: Dr. Elena Woodacre specialises in queenship and all things royal. She has published some books on royalty and has run workshops for children on medieval queens.
We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures,… More about DK
Author Brian Williams is a former teacher and history writer of more than 200 books for children.Consultant Simon Adams worked… More about Brian Williams
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