Explore the life and times of Shakespeare and trace his journey from a little boy reluctant to go to school to becoming the famous bard. Travel back to his birthplace in the small town of... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This book is an excellent introduction to Shakespeare and to the late 16th and early 17th centuries. I found my children very interested in the pictures and then asking about the information. I must say that I have yet to find any DK Eyewitness Books that were not wonderful. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the man or the time.
Great for teachers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
My students love this book! I use it every year when I introduce my freshmen to Shakespeare and his world for the first time. They are most fascinated by the boy being transformed into a female character. There's much to learn in there for teachers and lovers of Shakespeare as well.
Shakespeare for children
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Everything A-OK w/this purchase of DK's "Shakespeare." Interesting book...full of "hooks of interest" for kids. Thanks! n.
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