Beginners London

How did London become the big, bustling city it is today? When was the Underground built? What was the Great Fire of London? Where are kings and queens crowned? This engaging book has all the answers and more, with clear photographs, detailed illustrations, informative text and links to carefully chosen websites. Usborne Beginners are exciting books for children who are beginning to read on their own. Chapters in this book include: - This is London - In the beginning - Rhe Royals arrive - Bridging the river - The Tower - Having fun - The Great Plague - London's burning - Bigger and better - Dirty! - Rich and poor - Going underground - A city at war - London today