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Those curious about the world of Greenwich, England, get a reader's tour of the streets and byways of this storied city and its rich history of pomp and pageantry, revolutions and exploits, and soaring scientific achievements. 160 illustrations, 100 in color.
Greenwich is known for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian (0 longitude) as well as for Greenwich Mean Time. The town was the site of a royal palace, the 15th century Palace of Placentia. It was the birthplace of many in the House of Tudor, including Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. There is a lot to see and do in Greenwich, and this is why Penelope Dyan and photographer John D. Weigand put their visit to this place into three fun books that are easy for kids to remember, see and read. Look for their other two books on Greenwich to complete the set of these 'easy to read' books that are perfectly sized for little hands to hold, "On The Line! A Kid's Guide ...
Illustrating the area of Greenwich's rich history and naval and military connections.
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