A hands-on, investigative approach to history. Learn all about early settlers in Britain and the story of the Stone, Bronze and Iron Age during the late Neolithic period over 6,000 years ago.

• 1: Who were the first Britons?
• 2: When was the Middle Stone Age?
• 3: What did people do in the New Stone Age?
• 4: What were Stone Age tombs like?
• 5: Why was Stonehenge built?
• 6: When did the Bronze Age begin?
• 7: Who were the Beaker people?
• 8: When did people learn to make iron?
• 9: What were Iron Age homes like?
• 10: Who were the Celts?
• 11: What did the Celts believe in?
• 12: How did the Iron Age end?
• 13: Your project
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Answers
• 16: Further Information
• 17: Index

Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, art and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. When she's not writing, Clare likes spending time with her family, taking long walks, going to the theatre and watching contemporary dance - her favourite dancer is Akram Khan.