Each title in this series focuses on a past civilisation or a period of British History. The history, geography and way of life are described in lively detail and explained clearly with the aid of colourful maps, archive photographs and accurate artworks. Many pages of activities encourage the reader to enter the world described in the book, and easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams enable him or her to create an artefact from these historic times. Victorians explains the life and times of the people who made this the greatest era of the British Empire.

 

This book features in the following series: Craft School Topics, Craft Topics .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Hachette Children's Group .

Rachel Wright is a writer of children's non-fiction, and has written many titles in this series.

This book has the following chapters: Made in Britain On the Rails Trams and Transport The British Empire A Model Queen Life Upstairs Pressing Petals Children at Work City Slums Schooldays Stitch! Stitch! Stitch! Dinner is Served Just Desserts Religion and Doubt Crinoline Crazy Sport and Leisure Time Lines Glossary Resources Index