History books for 6 year old.

[evenoldergregg]

Could anyone please recommend a history book suitable for my six year old? She has become fascinated with, amongst many others, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, the Romans, Ancient Egyptians, Kings and Queens, etc: We have literally hundreds of books at home on many subjects, including some lovely encyclopedias, but none a dedicated history book. Have looked at some on Amazon, but most are probably aimed at a higher age group. (Including the fabulous Horrible Histories and others of their ilk.) Does anyone know of a history encyclopedia that would fit the bill?

I don't, but Usborne used to do fantastic history books for younger readers so it might be worth having a look on their website.

Thank you. Hadn't thought of the Usborne website.

I remember my DD having lovely hardback series (but only slightly bigger in size than a paperback, iyswim) about Greek myths. We got them from a school book fair, and I know they had other series, e.g. Egyptians, Romans etc. Was a long time ago now though!

Thanks for your help Leeds2. Have taken your advice and bought a few Usborne beginners.

Time Hunters series is good fun too for a fictional approach.

I hope she likes them!

My DS devoured the Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne at that age. Two children go back in time to various periods and have adventures. They're well-written and very informative about the history of the time.

I looked into this in the summer for DC same age then. Subsequently bought The Usborne History of Britain (10 books sold as a set for £15-18). Very detailed, too detailed in fact for them to absorb all but will last a while. DC loves it, has spent a lot of time delving into them.

Any historical Usbourne Lift The Flap books would probably keep her interested.

Thanks everyone. She has really enjoyed reading the Usborne beginners. We already have a few of The Magic Treehouse stories, which she has thoroughly enjoyed. I recently bought a second hand copy of See Inside Ancient Egypt for 62p on Amazon, and will no doubt, sooner or later, buy the other recommendations too!