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See Inside: London : An Usborne Flap Book - Rob Lloyd Jones

See Inside: London

An Usborne Flap Book

By: Rob Lloyd Jones, Barry Ablett (Illustrator)

Board Book | 27 July 2007

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A fantastic flap book that takes young readers on a journey through London's incredible history, from its ancient origins to today. Lively, detailed scenes show growing from a small Roman town to a vast Victorian mega-city, to the bustling place it is today. Includes over 80 flaps to lift, to find out more the city's highs and its devastating lows, including the Great Plague, the Great Fire and the Blitz. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more about London's fascinating history.Chapters in this book include:- Ancient London- The Middle Ages- Tudor times- Fire and plague- After the fire- Smock and fog- Under attack!- London today
Industry Reviews
'Perfectly pitched for Key Stage 2, a mix of facts, humour and novelty flaps...This series is proof that the right non-fiction still sells' - The Bookseller; 'A super collection of information books from Usborne, which really engage the reader by providing interesting information, colourful graphics and plenty of flaps with yet more information' - Parents in Touch; 'A journey through London's history from Roman times to the present day, this book provides fantastic opportunities for developing children's speaking and thinking skills. The book brings home, in a very simple way, how architecture and daily life have changed over the centuries. It is also sturdy and well-made so would withstand the ravages of life in the classroom or school library' - Junior Education Plus; 'London's changing face from Roman times to today is set out in eight carefully detailed spreads, incorporating over 80 flaps... It's an exciting peep back through time, and - don't be misled by the thick board pages- will interest most ages' - Carousel; 'From the Ancient Romans' Londinium settlement to the modern iconic architecture, by way of plague and The Great Fire en route, there are plenty of interactive flaps to inspire your child to explore the vast history of our capital city' - Junior Magazine; 'A wonderfully informative and fun book which children can endlessly explore and learn from, and makes an ideal gift for inquisitive young minds!' - First4Dads

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