Explore!
Victorians
(Author) Jane BinghamExplore the Victorians who lived in a time of great progress and change. Find out how factories and towns grew incredibly fast, and the British Empire reached its largest size. Discover the advances in transport, industry and architecture, and learn about the lives of both rich and poor. Read about Queen Victoria's long life and reign, the great Victorian buildings, ideas and inventions. Discover the working conditions in the mines and factories and a day in the life of a Victorian schoolchild. The Explore! series delves into the most fascinating topics around for children at Key Stage 2, looking at the topic through a variety of subjects including design and technology, geography, art, literacy and numeracy.
Jane Bingham
Jane Bingham is a British author known for her captivating historical non-fiction books for children. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for making complex historical events accessible to young readers, Bingham has penned several acclaimed works, including "The Usborne Introduction to the First World War" and "The Story of the First World War." Her works are praised for their engaging narrative style and thorough research, helping to educate and inspire a new generation of readers about key moments in history. Bingham's impact on the literary genre of historical non-fiction for children is significant, as she continues to bring history to life in a way that is both informative and entertaining. Her most famous work, "The Usborne Introduction to the First World War," remains a staple in children's history collections worldwide.