| Elizabeth I: The Outcast Who Became England's Queen Contributor(s): Adams, Simon (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426301723 ISBN-13: 9781426301728 Publisher: National Geographic Kids OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2008 Annotation: No one thought that Elizabeth would live to become Queen of England. Her father, Henry VIII, beheaded her mother, Anne Bolyn, for treason in 1536. He then disowned his daughter, declaring her illegitimate. But in 1544, Parliament reestablished the young princess in the line of succession after her half brother and her half sister. Endowed with immense personal courage and a keen awareness of her responsibility as a ruler, Elizabeth commanded throughout her reign the unwavering respect and allegiance of her subjects. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Political |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Series: National Geographic World History Biographies |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 6.74" W x 9.54" (0.39 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 16th Century - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 108137 Reading Level: 7.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: No one thought that Elizabeth would live to become Queen of England. Her father, Henry VIII, beheaded her mother, Anne Bolyn, for treason in 1536. He then disowned his daughter, declaring her illegitimate. But in 1544, Parliament reestablished the young princess in the line of succession after her half brother and her half sister. Endowed with immense personal courage and a keen awareness of her responsibility as a ruler, Elizabeth commanded throughout her reign the unwavering respect and allegiance of her subjects.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. |