Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds-Powerful Queens

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Powerful Queens

Powerful Queens Fiona Tomlinson

Letters and Sounds Phases 5–6

Phonemes covered: /s/ ce, c, sc /n/ kn, gn /sh/ ti, ci, ssi /c/ qu /r/ wr /zh/ s

Not all the powerful rulers and great fighters in history have been men!

Find out about four mighty queens who made a difference to their world.

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A biography

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Did you know that some of the most fascinating rulers in history were female? Some queens were peaceful and some were great fighters. They ruled with intelligence and skill.

Queen Hatshepsut

Queen Boudicca

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Here’s an introduction to four powerful queens from history!

Lady Six Sky

Queen Elizabeth I

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Queen Hatshepsut Queen Hatshepsut was an ancient Egyptian ruler. She lived around 3500 years ago. Her reign lasted 20 years, and it was peaceful and successful.

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Hatshepsut constructed many monuments.

These included a massive temple and a huge obelisk, which still stands today.

Hapshetsut’s obelisk

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Hatshepsut reigned longest of all Egyptian queens.

Unlike many rulers, she had no ambition to conquer far-off lands. She wanted to make Egypt rich and peaceful.

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Hatshepsut sent people on expeditions to trade with other kingdoms. They returned with gold and luxury goods like frankincense. ankincense.

Did you know? ut used Hatshepsut ense frankincense ner. as eyeliner.

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Turquoise Band 7

Powerful Queens

Powerful Queens Fiona Tomlinson

Letters and Sounds Phases 5–6

Phonemes covered: /s/ ce, c, sc /n/ kn, gn /sh/ ti, ci, ssi /c/ qu /r/ wr /zh/ s

Not all the powerful rulers and great fighters in history have been men!

Find out about four mighty queens who made a difference to their world.

Browse the complete Collins catalogue at

www.collins.co.uk ISBN 978-0-00-844249-1

9 780008 442491

A biography

www.collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat

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