Lost and Found in History
A Search-And-Find Book
Published on 20. March 2025
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-0-500-65350-0 (ISBN)
Description
Young readers are invited to lose themselves on a journey through history, seeking people and objects with stories to tell across nine different eras.
Follow two kids and their cheeky puppy on a chase across time in this fascinating and funny interactive introduction to grand, gritty and gruesome history by debut author-illustrator Clara Booth. Spanning from ancient times to the 20th century, this book combines the seek-and-find fun of Where's Wally? with the irreverent hilarity of Horrible Histories.
Readers will seek across nine amazing locations, from the palaces of ancient Egypt to the Roman Colosseum, the dirty streets of Tudor London to the chaos of the French Revolution, to discover key people and objects from the time and place, supported by well-researched and playfully told facts giving insight into what the reader has found. This is a tasty sample of world history that will delight young history lovers.
Follow two kids and their cheeky puppy on a chase across time in this fascinating and funny interactive introduction to grand, gritty and gruesome history by debut author-illustrator Clara Booth. Spanning from ancient times to the 20th century, this book combines the seek-and-find fun of Where's Wally? with the irreverent hilarity of Horrible Histories.
Readers will seek across nine amazing locations, from the palaces of ancient Egypt to the Roman Colosseum, the dirty streets of Tudor London to the chaos of the French Revolution, to discover key people and objects from the time and place, supported by well-researched and playfully told facts giving insight into what the reader has found. This is a tasty sample of world history that will delight young history lovers.
Reviews / Votes
'Perfect for history lovers and curious minds, this book makes learning about the past exciting and accessible. Booth's playful writing and vibrant illustrations will keep kids entertained while they discover fascinating moments that have shaped our world' - BooklistMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Kindergarten and over, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrated in colour throughout; 48 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
516 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-65350-0 (9780500653500)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Clara Booth is an illustrator based in London. She graduated with a BA from Camberwell College of Art in 2022 and has illustrated eight phonics books for early readers. Her clients include Kew and the BFI. This is her first book as an author-illustrator.