She was born on September 7, 1553 to King Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon. Life may have started out pleasantly enough, living in the royal palace with her father the King - but things wouldn't stay so pleasant for long. You may know the name Queen Elizabeth, but perhaps you've wondered, "What's so great about her?" This book (part of the "What's So Great About...") series, gives kids insight into life, times and career of Queen Elizabeth I.