A Day in the Life of a Caveman, a Queen and Everything In Between

By Mike Barfield, Jess Bradley

Explore history's daily lives, from gladiators to space chimps, through humorous tales and illustrations.

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128 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into history's vibrant tapestry with a comical twist. Follow early humans painting mammoths, a gladiator's fierce battles, and a space chimp's journey. Discover secret diaries and legendary constructions like the Great Wall. With over 90 entries, this book offers a playful glimpse into the lives of people, animals, and objects that shaped our world, all brought to life with humor and vivid illustrations. What secrets will you uncover?

From the publisher

A colorful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley. The hilarious minds behind A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You have teamed up once again - this time to give a taste of the daily lives of the people, animals and objects who made history. Featuring a day in the life of early humans as they paint mammoths on the walls of a cave, a fierce gladiator battling in the Colosseum and the first woman in space. And not forgetting the animals of history - from an Egyptian cat (worshipped as a god, of course) to an albatross flying over Rapa Nui and a dog in the trenches of the First World War. Readers can also discover the stories behind famous constructions, including the Great Wall of China and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and delve into the secret diaries of a Viking, Isaac Newton’s cat and the wooden panel that became the Mona Lisa. With over 90 entries told in the friendly, informative style of Mike Barfield and brought to life by Jess Bradley’s brilliantly funny illustrations, this book will have children learning and laughing as they go.

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