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Victorian Tales: The Fabulous Flyer (Terry Deary's Historical Tales)

Victorian Tales: The Fabulous Flyer (Terry Deary's Historical Tales)

by TerryDeary (Author), HelenFlook (Illustrator)

  • New

    Paperback 2016

    $8.15
Synopsis

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Henri Giffard has devoted all his free time and money to inventing the first steam-driven hot air balloon. He's determined to make mankind's first ever-powered flight, and so in 1852 he sets off for Paris with just an urchin girl to help him. Thousands of people gather to watch the flight. Will the machine work when the weather changes - or will Henri's dream of flying become his downfall? Terry Deary's Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.

$8.15

Quantity

10 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 64
 Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
Published: 08 Sep 2016
ISBN 10: 1472939824
ISBN 13: 9781472939821
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
 Book Overview: 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary's hilarious and gripping stories bring the Victorian period to life. This new edition includes brand new readers' notes to help extend learning and exploration of the time period.

Author Bio
Terry Deary is the author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as a marvellous blend of fact and fiction (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2008, having sold over 10 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted Outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th Century by Books for Keeps magazine.