This book reveals what life was like in the tumultuous Tudor age. England's kings and queens held absolute power over their subjects, and stepping out of line meant a whipping or worse. From Henry VII and Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, the Tudor monarchs were colourful, powerful people who presided over an era of naval expansion, exploration, and trade. Children will learn about ordinary people's day-to-day lives, from what they wore and ate to how they spent their free time and what jobs they did. They will get to know a young, fictional Elizabethan girl as she tells them about her life, from helping her mother with the laundry to visiting the Globe Theatre and having a doctor's visit. Dotted throughout the book are fun and engaging craft exercises, including: . Recipes, such as making Tudor marchpane (marzipan) . Learning how to play Tudor games . Dancing like a Tudor And much more... This book (and the others in the series) provides informative, fascinating facts, insights, and activities, using a mixture of immersing text and stunning illustrations to engage the reader. It makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in the subject. AGES: 7 plus AUTHOR: Claire Saunders has been writing and editing for more than 20 years. Specialising in children's non-fiction, she has authored or co-authored many titles including The Power Book, The Birthday Almanac, A World of Gratitude and various activity books, including The Great British Staycation Activity Book, Super Soccer Activity Book and the Only in America Activity Book. A graduate of Cambridge University, she has previously worked for Ivy Press and Rough Guides and still loves travelling the world, learning about the history of other cultures. She lives with her family in Lewes, southern England.
