The great fire of London - Izzi Howell

Why Do We Remember?: The Great Fire of London describes the catastrophic
fire that laid waste to much of London in September 1666. It explores
how we know about the fire, from popular songs to diaries, and looks at
how it led directly to the renaissance of London.

This simple, friendly children's first history series, aimed at readers
aged 5 and up, takes a close look at some key events and personalities
through history and reveals how and why they are still important to us
today. A perfect support to learning about history at Key Stage 1, each
book uses a rich variety of historical sources, from diaries to
paintings, to bring events to life, while simple historical vocabulary
is introduced and explained. Each book also features a simple timeline
and explores how we find about the past. All text has been carefully
checked by a historian.