Queen Victoria was the longest ever reigning British monarch and saw extraordinary developments during her reign, from the development of the railways to the discoveries of Charles Darwin.

Discover the stories of people who have helped to shape history, ranging from early explorers such as Christopher Columbus to more modern figures like Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.

These chapter books combine historical fact with engaging narrative and humourous illustration, perfect for the newly independent reader.

This book features in the following series: History Heroes, History Heroes Rulers .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

To visit Rupert van Wyk's website and learn more about his work click here Damian Harvey has worked as a hospital radio presenter, painter-decorator, and swimming instructor, as well as writing several books for children. He lives in Blackpool, Lancashire.