Armour

This Usborne Beginners book introduces children aged 4-11 to the history and construction of armor. Developed with reading experts, it features full-color illustrations and photographs alongside short, informative text, making complex historical and scientific concepts accessible. Readers will learn about different types of armor, the materials used, and famous historical examples, including the iconic suits worn by Australian bushranger Ned Kelly. It's an excellent resource for building vocabulary and fostering curiosity about history and engineering.

'Usborne Beginners' are information books for children beginning to read on their own. Full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more.