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A Question of History: Did the kings of Benin keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of Benin

A Question of History: Did the kings of Benin keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of Benin

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Discover the weird and wacky history of the kingdom of Benin through the engaging question and answer format of A Question of History: The Kingdom of Benin. This series is perfect for young readers aged 8+, making history fun and accessible.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2022
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group



Discover the weird and wacky history of the kingdom of Benin!


Did the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? Did spirits live in the African rainforest? And did bicycles REALLY destroy the Benin kingdom? A Question of History: The Kingdom of Benin answers all these questions and much more.


With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilizations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilization and busting some popular myths along the way!


The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for readers aged 8+.


Other titles in the series:


What happened to mummies' brains? And other questions about the Ancient Egyptians


Did the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of Benin


Did the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the Stone Age, Iron Age, and Bronze Age


Why did the ancient Greeks use elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient Greeks


Why did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other questions about the Maya


Did the Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the Romans


Why did the Shang write on turtles? And other questions about the Shang Dynasty


Did the Vikings really wear horns on their helmets? And other questions about the Vikings

Weight: 150g
Dimension: 210 x 265 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526315397

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