This book takes the reader back to the 1800s to find out about the lives of the rich and poor during Victorian times. The topics covered include Victorian clothes, food, homes, life in the country, life in the factories and the workhouse.

 

This book is part of a book series called Illustrated World Of .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Hachette Children's Group .

Richard Wood is an Education Officer with the Norfolk Museum Services and has taught History and English in Secondary Schools. Sara Wood trained as a journalist in Plymouth and worked on various local papers before moving to London to work on Fleet Street. Now a full time mother, Sara also finds the time to write freelance. 'Victorian School' won the Children's Book of the Year Award in 1992. Adam Hook is a children's illustrator with a growing reputation for his detailed, well-researched historical reconstructions. Richard Wood is an Education Officer with the Norfolk Museums Service, and has taught History and English in Secondary Schools.