5 books about history – with a difference

Travel back in time and learn fascinating facts with these intriguing history books.

A Really Short History of Words by Bill Bryson. Adapted by Emma Young (Penguin Random House) Did you know we have the Vikings to thank for words such as “glitter” and “sky”? That “goodbye” used to be “god be with you”? Or that “LOL” originally meant “little old ladies”? This history of the English language is jam-packed with fascinating facts about words. Lessons from Our Ancestors by Raksha Dave. Illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong (Magic Cat) Told through 50 objects, this award-winning book explores forgotten histories. Discover some of the amazing stories of our long-ago ancestors, including the black pharaohs who ruled Egypt and the ancient city that cared about climate change. British Museum: A History of the World in 25 Cities by Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin. Illustrated by Libby…

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