The History Detective Investigates: Victorian School

Description

With the help of canine history detective Sherlock Bones, this book looks at schools during the Victorian era, providing details on all the different places of education, such as ragged schools, dame schools and public schools. Topics covered include rules and punishments, classrooms and equipment, lessons, and what everyday life was like for the children and teachers. Full of fascinating information, the book presents the reader with stimulating questions and prompts to help them compile their own project. It is logically presented, with clear photos, colour artwork, glossary and index.

Promotion info

Richard Wood has written many history books for children, including "Victorian Life: A Victorian Street", "A Look Inside a Victorian House", "The Illustrated World of the Victorians", "Bathrooms Through the Ages", "Bedrooms Through the Ages", "Famous Lives: the Queen Mother".

Reviews

'Well written and accurate, utilising some excellent photographic evidence.' -- The School Librarian 20030303

Author description

Richard Wood works in Norfolk as a museum education officer. He has written many history books for children, including several on Victorian topics.