Elizabeth I, the People's Queen: Her Life and Times, 21 Activities

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One of England's most fascinating monarchs is brought to life in this hands-on study for young minds. Combining projects, pictures, and sidebars with an authoritative biography, children will develop an understanding of the Reformation, Shakespearean England, and how Elizabeth's 45-year reign set the stage for the English Renaissance and marshaled her country into a chief military power. Providing 21 activities, from singing a madrigal and growing a knot garden to creating a period costume--complete with a neck ruff and a cloak for the queen's court--readers will experience a sliver of life in t.;Cover; Copyright; Contents; Time Line; Preface: The World's a St age; 1 A Princess Unwanted; 2 "No Womanly Weakness"; 3 An Imprisoned Princess; 4 Queen, Prince, and Player; 5 Cousins, Queens, and Courtly Love; 6 Danger, Deceit, and Death; 7 High Seas Drama; 8 Armor for the Queen; 9 Elizabeth, the Earl, and the End; Acknowl edgments; Resources; Index.