I have been writing for many years in a number of different genres, from books for babies up to books for 11 year-olds plus. I like to try new things and tackle new subjects, so I don't limit myself to one type of book. One month I might be writing about history, and the next month I might be creating an imaginary story. Examples of my work have been selected for national Key Stage study in the UK, and in the USA I was commended by the Library of Congress for my work in non-fiction, which they felt encouraged reluctant readers. I work with visuals always in mind, and love the challenge of getting across information or an exciting story with good graphics to back it up. Lately I have been blogging about the craft of writing, and I've also appeared at National Book Festivals, which I think of as the most challenging thing of all to do! I get a lot of emails from children around the world, inspired by one of my books they have read, and that gives me great pleasure.
Section 1: Meet the first people
Section 1: Find the first cave man
Section 1: Discover the first art
Section 1: Go hunting and fishing
Section 1: Meet the Mesolithics
Section 1: Plant the first crops
Section 1: Honour the ancestors
Section 1: Fight the first battle
Section 1: Sleep in a Stone Age bed (Skara Brae)
Section 1: Watch the midwinter sun
Section 1: Build a stone circle
Section 1: Set up stones for the seasons
Section 1: Come to a winter party
Section 1: Glossary and endmatter
