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Queen Elizabeth II / by Brenda and Brian Williams ; illustrated by Charlotte Ager.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: DK life storiesPublisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2023Edition: This American edition; [Updated edition]Description: 128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780744089127
  • 0744089123
  • 9780744089110
  • 0744089115
  • 9781518288371
  • 1518288375
Other title:
  • Queen Elizabeth the second
  • Queen Elizabeth the 2nd
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life, both as a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women's army during World War II, her coronation, her life as Queen both at home and in the public eye, her death at Balmoral and the events of her funeral. Learn how Elizabeth worked alongside 15 British prime ministers, met leaders from around the world, and remained a stable presence as head of the British royal family"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography ELIZABET II W721 Available 33111011075369
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography ELIZABET II W721 Checked out 05/06/2024 33111011305451
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's Biography ELIZABET II W721 Available 33111011130073
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Explore the incredible life of Queen Elizabeth II in this children's biography.

Discover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, in this fascinating kids' biography.

At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life, both as a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women's army during World War II, her coronation, her life as Queen both at home and in the public eye, her death at Balmoral and the events of her funeral. Learn how Elizabeth worked alongside 15 British prime ministers, met leaders from around the world, and remained a stable presence as head of the British royal family.

DK Life Stories goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most inspiring people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text. Definition boxes, information sidebars, and inspiring quotes add depth, while a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.

Includes index.

"At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life, both as a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women's army during World War II, her coronation, her life as Queen both at home and in the public eye, her death at Balmoral and the events of her funeral. Learn how Elizabeth worked alongside 15 British prime ministers, met leaders from around the world, and remained a stable presence as head of the British royal family"-- Provided by publisher.

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