History Heroes: Victoria

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

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Queen Victoria was the longest ever reigning British monarch and saw extraordinary developments during her reign, from the development of the railways to the discoveries of Charles Darwin.

Discover the stories of people who have helped to shape history, ranging from early explorers such as Christopher Columbus to more modern figures like Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.

These chapter books combine historical fact with engaging narrative and humourous illustration, perfect for the newly independent reader.

Author Bio

Damian Harvey (Author)

Damian Harvey lives in North Wales with his lovely wife, Vicky. He has three wonderful daughters, one brilliant boy and a cat called Polly. He has written more than 130 books for primary school aged children and is busy writing more. When he isn't writing, Damian loves visiting schools, libraries, bookshops, festivals and anywhere that will have him, where he shares stories, talks about writing and gets people excited about books and reading. You can find out more about Damian by visiting http://www.damianharvey.co.uk and follow him on Twitter @damianjharvey

Rupert Van Wyk (Illustrator)

Born in 1971 Rupert has accumulated a great deal of experience in children's book illustration, producing work for numerous publishers around the world. A passionate traveler who has visited many countries he now lives and works between England and Italy.