Benin Kingdom
Recommended Books for the Classroom
The History Detective Investigates: Benin 900-1897
Alice Harman
Summary:
This is a great non-fiction text aimed for Key Stage 2. It covers the main historical aspects of Benin Kingdom from its early development through to its destruction in 1897.
This book is filled with high quality glossy pictures of artefacts and objects from Benin Kingdom and is a good introduction to some of the key historical sources that tell us about Benin Kingdom.
Best for: A high quality and accessible non-fiction text for Key Stage 2 to support your Benin Kingdom topic.
Diary of an Edo Princess
Fidelia Nimmons
Summary:
A fictional tale set in Benin Kingdom, written especially for Key Stage 2.
A vulnerable Princess Lyomon of the Edo people details the ins and outs of growing up in Benin Kingdom. Children will relate to the joys and challenges of getting older and will find out more about the ways of life for people in the Kingdom of Benin.
Best for: `Great to be read aloud as a whole class reader and to spark imagination during your Benin topic. Also good for literacy work on diaries and recounts.
Great Civilisations: Benin Empire
Catherine Chambers
Summary:
This book introduces key aspects of life in Benin Kingdom through examining a series of objects and archaeological findings. The objects point to important people, places or concepts that help historians to peice together a picture of what life was life in Benin Kingdom.
Best for: Excellent for historical enquiry and source work due to its object-based approach to history.
Kingdom of Benin Short Stories: Ehi and Uki
Fidelia Nimmons
Summary:
These tales focus on different aspects of life in Benin Kingdom as seen through the eyes of different people in society.
Edi is a warrior chief who is taked with leading his men through a powerful war experience.
Uki is an entertainer who takes her dance group to an important Benin festival to enterntain the king.
Best for: Fiction for Key Stage 2 as a way of seeing Benin Kingdom life through the eyes of different characters. A great writing stimulus.
Diary of an Edo Princess: Activity Pack KS2
Fidelia Nimmons
Summary:
This book, aimed at Y5 and Y6, contains reading comprehension and writing composition exercises for Diary of An Edo Princess. It includes research exercises to extend students' learning and develop their skills as able readers and writers.
Best for: Great for linking your Benin topic to literacy and guided reading.
Benin Topic Books Pack
- History Detectives Benin 900-1897CE
- Diary of an Edo Princess
- The Kingdom of Benin
- Benin Short Stories: Ehi and Uki
Topic Starter Pack
- History Detectives Benin 900-1897CE
- Benin Kingdom Resource Pack CD
(Full Unit of Work for KS2)
