Product Description

The first pupil book in a groundbreaking Key Stage 3 series designed to grab pupils' attention with its fresh approach to traditional content. Presenting the Past 1 includes / Interpreting the Battle of Hastings / Matilda's bid for power / Royal murder mysteries: the death of William Wallace The power of religion, includes / The heretic test: will you be burnt alive? / Holy journey or holiday: were all pilgrims religious? / Why were the Jews mistreated? Medieval people: did they have a hard life?, includes / Finding out more about medieval people / How smelly were medieval towns? / Death at the Tower of London

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #223449 in Books
• Published on: 2001-06-20
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

Review
"A blast of fresh air amongst the musty halls of 'Medieval Realms'!accessible to lower attaining pupils as well as promoting thinking skills across the entire ability range" A.Y. Jacques, Head of History, Henry Mellish School, Nottingham "The attractive layout and accessible text stimulates and interests all my pupils. I love the varied approaches!" Mrs. Jerome, Head of History, Bishop Challoner School "!bursting with exciting tasks, thinking skills and historical games!.A blast of fresh air for history teachers everywhere." The Teacher " Most history books are dull and boring but this one is colourful and modern, keeping you interested." Liam, age 11 "I like this book because it makes history fun and good to learn!the way is is presented is better than ordinary history books." Amy, age 11

About the Author
Tony McAleavy, Former Humanities Adviser, Gloucestershire; member of the QCA team who wrote the KS3 History Scheme of Work; author of Conflict in Ireland; Andrew Wrenn, History Adviser, Cambridgeshire; co-author of Minds and Machines (Longman Think Through History); KeithWorrall, Humanities Adviser, Doncaster; co-author of History Investigations