History Corner: Remembrance Day

A beginner’s look at the origins and significance of Remembrance Day, told in a lively interactive style. Every year, on 11th November, we observe Remembrance Day. People wear poppies and lay wreaths. But why? What are they remembering? Matching exciting pictures to simple facts and definitions, this vivid guide tells how in 1918 a special day was created to mark the Armistice, and how in time it became a day to commemorate the dead of all the world’s wars. Including a glossary and simple activity, it’s the perfect way to introduce history to children who are still building their literacy.