How is Prince William descended from Dracula? Do we all come from Africa? Were some of our ancestors really only three feet tall? This book, teeming with fascinating facts, history, photos and activities will inspire children to dig out their family records to discover their own ancestors and family connections. Using step-by-step activities, readers will be able to trace their histories through existing family records and interviews with members of the family. By the end of the book, children will have created their very own extended family tree, will have understood why we have surnames and how Genghis Khan is related to the British Royal Family.
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Anthony Adolph is a professional genealogist, writer and broadcaster. He is presenter of TV's Extraordinary Ancestors, Antiques Ghostshow and Ancestor Hunters as well as Radio 4's Meet the Descendants. He has his own genealogy practice and has helped many clients including celebrities and the royal family to trace their family trees. He is the author of Tracing Your Family History (Collins, 1996) which sold over 40,000 copies in hardback. Anthony lives in Penge, London.
How did our ancestors get their surnames? Do we all come from Africa? Are we really related to hobbits?
This book is teeming with fascinating facts, history, photos and activities that will inspire children to dig out their family records to discover their own ancestors and family connections.
Using step-by-step activities, readers will be able to trace their histories through existing family records and interviews with members of the family.
By the end of the book, children will have created their very own extended family tree, will have understood why we have surnames and how Genghis Khan is related to the British Royal Family.
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