This is Birmingham: A Glimpse of the City's Secret Treasures

by Jan Bowman

This is Birmingham presents a celebratory, illustrated history of Birmingham, UK, that explains--in verse--how Birmingham became the vibrant, diverse, and interesting city that it is today. Supported by colourful, lively illustrations, the text brings the city's history to life.Through a graphic history of the Lunar Society--freethinkers, scientists, doctors, and inventors who played a leading role in the 18th-century Enlightenment--it describes how Birmingham was built by immigrants and illustrates some of the hidden treasures of this underrated city.A glossary at the end gives more information on the people and places mentioned in this unique history. A map is also included. Aimed at ages 8 and up.

62 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2009

Reviews

[Helene]

A beautifully illustrated and well written book. It has lots of interesting historical information and told me a lot I didn't know about Birmingham.