Publisher - Heinemann
Author - J Shuter
Binding - Paperback
Pages - 32
Size - 21cm x 19cm

Reading Age - 5+

Product weight 150g

What was the Great Exhibition?

When did it take place?

Who was Prince Albert?

How do we know about explores important historical events. The story of the event unfolds in the first section of the book. Readers discover what happened, why it happened, who was involved and what resulted from the event. Artwork is used to reconstruct the likely scenes and help bring the story to life. The second section of each book contains primary and secondary evidence that shows the event actually occurred and promotes discussion about the past.  

Contents

Heart of an empire
Help from a prince
Choosing a building
Lots of exhibits
A grand opening
Visiting the Great Exhibition
Closing down
How do we know?
Paintings and photos
Cartoons
Writings
Museums
Great Exhibition facts
Biographies
Glossary
Further reading
Index