Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
History Starts Here
Jane Shuter · 2008
67/100
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Jane Shuter is a former primary teacher with genuine expertise in ancient history, and these 32-page introductions are well-matched to early readers just beginning to explore ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece. The age is a concern for any book touching on archaeological topics — scholarship has shifted in some areas — but for general curriculum support at the 6-10 age range, the format and author credentials are solid. The short page count makes it more of a starter spark than a deep resource.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety82
substance62
craft66
originality55
accuracy62
hype68
age-fit78
human-eye64
Penny’s verdict67
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