Readers can discover all the foul facts about the VICIOUS VIKINGS, discover Viking gods in wedding dresses, corpses on trial and death by booby-trapped statues. With a bold new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
A historical Viking adventure from the author of the Horrible Histories series. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a laugh-out-loud collection of Viking tales based on thrilling true stories - four books in one!
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a laugh-out-loud collection of Tudor tales based on thrilling true stories - four books in one!
A stunning new city guide with all the gruesome bits left in! HORRIBLEHISTORIES: Glasgow takes readers on a gruesome tour of Glasgow,exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets. From the Glaswegianghouls who haunt the subways to how Glasgow geezer John LogieBaird invented the TV - it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan willwant to miss!
A stunning new city guide with all the gruesome bits left in!HORRIBLE HISTORIES: Bath takes readers on a gore-tastic tour of thestreets of Bath. From the murderous 10,000-year-old Bath springsto how Bath resident John Harington invented the flushing loo- it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan will want to miss!
A ridiculously funny history of Britain for adults from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories, perfect for fans of Unruly by David Mitchell.'If you could take just one history book to a desert island, this would be it. Laugh out loud funny... Pure joy' Conn Iggulden'Ram-packed with mind-blowing facts, hilarious characters, and little-known tales' Dan SchreiberAh, Britain. So special. The greatest nation on earth, some say. And we did it all on our own. Didn't we?As it happens Britannia got its name from the Romans, and for the past two centuries we have been ruled by Germans. As Horrible Histories author Terry Deary argues, nations and their leaders are defined by the enemies they make.- Elizabeth I would count as a minor royal without the Spanish Armada- Without the Nazis, Churchill would be remembered as an opposition windbag- The surprisingly sadistic Boudica would be forgotten if it weren't for the Roman Ninth LegionAnd after all, every nation sometimes needs a bit of unifying Blitz spirit (although in an ideal world, we wouldn't have accidentally let Corporal Hitler go in the first place).The British have a proud history of choosing their enemies, from the Romans to the Germans. You might even say those enemies made Britain what it is today...A History of Britain in Ten Enemies is a witty, whistlestop tour of British history that will have you laughing as you find out what they didn't teach you in school.'Playful, cheeky, and very clever, this is a book for anyone who ever wished there was a Horrible Histories for grown-ups' Kate Lister
Have you ever read a book that can save your life before? Of course you haven't! That makes this the most brilliant book in the world. Learn what happens to these wicked children so it doesn't happen to you.Don't stand there in the bookshop reading this. Make sure you BUY it! And buy a copy for all of your friends. Save their lives too.Caution. The stories are so sad you may find the tears trickling down your legs. No one ever died of that. (At least I haven't heard of it.) But have a packet of tissues handy to mop up the tears and read on. Learn and live. (Maybe). Good luck.
HORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: DUBLIN takes his readers on agore-tastic tour of the streets of Dublin, exposing all of its mostscurrilous secrets. Tourists can plot their path to the past- picnic with pirates at St Stephen's Green, creep around the cruelcathedrals and then head to dreadful Dublin castle.
A hilarious and whip-smart crime novel by the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories. The perfect mystery for fans of Anthony Horowitz, Robert Thorogood and Ian Moore. Four strangers on a train. An unlikely introduction: 'Actually, I'm a murderer.'Set in the north-east of England in the seventies, the lives of four people are thrown into turmoil when sharing a carriage with an unremarkable little man with round glasses, on the night train back to Newcastle.By the end of the following day, one of them will be dead, one will turn blackmailer and another forced to commit a crime. And all of them will be under the astute and watchful observation of Aline, the local police officer with her own agenda to fulfil...And then the body count begins to rise which begs the question - just how many actual murderers are out there... and who will be the next victim?
'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' - The i newspaper on The Silver HandFrom the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Greek tales based on thrilling true stories - four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+. The Lion's Slave The great inventor Archimedes has just one problem - his clumsy servant, Lydia. But when the Romans besiege Syracuse, and the Greeks turn to Archimedes for help, it is she who comes up with the answers...The Tortoise and the Dare Elena's freedom is at stake. She needs all her cunning to make sure her brother wins a race in the Olympic stadium. But will he?The Boy Who Cried Horse When a stranger announces that the Greeks have departed Troy, leaving a special gift of a wooden horse, young Acheron is suspicious. He races to tell Prince Paris about the Greek plot, but will anyone at the palace believe him?The Town Mouse and the Spartan House Darius has been orphaned by the plague in Athens and joins the Spartan army. Then his uncle, the commander, falls sick. Can Darius find a cure? Terry Deary's Terrible True Tales: Greeks explores the world of ancient Greece through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Packed with fun illustrations by Helen Flook, these stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable ancient Greek settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' - The i newspaper on The Silver HandFrom the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Stone Age tales based on thrilling true stories - four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+. The Great Flood Jay loves to listen to his grandfather's stories of the Great Spirit and the Earth Mother, but outside, danger is at their door. Food is getting scarcer, tribes are at war and the river water is rising... The Great Storm On the cold and windy island of Skara Brae, Tuk and his sister Storm are hunting. But when a thief steals half their tribe's winter food stores, it's up to the siblings to solve the mystery. What if they starve? And even worse, what if it's true that their father's the thief? The Great Monster While everyone else works, Sin-leqi reads tablets in the great temples. The tablets tell tales of the legendary Gilgamesh, tales that are so fantastical that lazy Sin-leqi doesn't have to work as long as he keeps telling them. But when the story comes to an end, Sin-leqi is in trouble... The Great Cave Willow isn't the strongest or fastest in his tribe, but he is careful and clever. So when the brawny and brash Bull takes over as the tribe's chief, it's going to take all of Willow's wits to survive!Terry Deary's Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age explores the world of the Stone Age through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Packed with fun illustrations by Tambe, these stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable prehistoric settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
From the creator of Horrible Histories, an adult crime fiction novel very much in the vein of Anthony Horowitz, Richard Osman and Janice Hallett
HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS is filled with all the festive facts every HORRIBLEHISTORIES reader wanted to know, but were too stuffed fullof mince pies to ask! The complete horrible history of Christmastells tales from the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolishChristmas.
The Truly Terrible History of the Toilet is full of horrible factsabout the loo. Read all about how the ancient Romans used spongeson sticks to wipe each other down, and who invented the firstflushing toilet. This book is the bog standard guide to loos, flushwith facts!
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: YORK takes readers on a gore-tastic tour of thestreets of York, exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets. With the frightful map tourists can plot their path to the past. Deadly diseases, horrendous highwaymen and vicious Vikings, it'sa trip no Horrible Histories fan will want to miss!
From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. 'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling' - The i newspaper on The Silver HandHorrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Egyptian tales based on thrilling true stories - four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+. The Gold in the Grave A group of thieves plot to rob Tutankhamen's tomb of its vast wealth. If they succeed, it'll be the greatest robbery in history. If they fail, the consequences are severe... The Magic and the Mummy When the pharaoh dies, it's Neria's job to mummify his cat. The trouble is, the cat is still alive. Can Neria find a way to save the cat without being caught and punished?The Plot on the Pyramid The Great Pyramid is a lively place to work. The only problem is Antef, the fussy, irritating supervisor. When the workers go on strike, everyone's loyalty is tested. The Phantom of the Nile Menes, a trainee scribe, is tasked with getting rid of a ghost. But what if the phantom is actually more human than supernatural? It will take all of Menes's skill and ingenuity to find out the truth... Terry Deary's Terrible True Tales: Egyptians explores the world of ancient Egypt through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Packed with fun illustrations by Helen Flook, these stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Egyptian settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, now a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. 'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' - The i newspaper on The Silver HandHorrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Roman tales based on thrilling true stories - four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+. The Fatal Fire Mary is terrified to accompany her master into the big, scary city of Rome. Then she finds herself the only witness to a terrible crime, and suddenly there's danger at every turn...The Captive Celt Rome is thrilled by the news that the infamous British chief Caratacus has been captured. Little does Bran, a feisty young Celtic slave, realise that this event is going to change his life. The Goose Guards Rome is under attack and the barbarian army is now preparing to besiege the home of Brutus, a trainee priest. Will rescue ever come and will Brutus know who to trust?The Grim Ghost Pertinax is helping his grandmother when the great Pliny himself tells him a ghost story set in the very garden they're standing in. But there's no truth in ghost stories... right?Terry Deary's Terrible True Tales: Romans explores the wonders of the Roman Empire through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Packed with fun illustrations by Helen Flook, these stories feature real people and take place in some of the most significant moments in Roman history. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
A stunning new city guide with all the gruesome bits left in!HORRIBLE HISTORIES: Cardiff takes readers on a gore-tastic tour ofthe streets of Cardiff, exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets. From the attempted murder of Saint David to how the leek becamethe symbol of Wales - it's a trip no Horrible Histories fanwill want to miss!
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: LIVERPOOL takes readers on a gore-tastic tourof the streets of Liverpool. From the Vicious Vikings who slaughteredthe Liverpudlian monks, but left behind their legacy of theword 'scouse', to how the modern Olympics were really invented inLiverpool - it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan will want tomiss!
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: OXFORD takes readers on a gore-tastictour of the streets of Oxford, exposing all of its mostscurrilous secrets. With the frightful map touristscan plot their path to the past. Burning bishops, blood-soaked streetsand student scraps, it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan willwant to miss!
Discover all the foul facts about fifty gruesome great houses in this brand new Horrible Histories book. From Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace in London, HORRIBLE HISTORIES: GRUESOME GREAT HOUSES covers the history of Britain and Ireland from the time of the savage Stone Age right up until the present day. Full of dark mysteries, gruesome ghost stories and terrible tales of betrayal and revenge, it's a seriously horrible read with all the gore and more.
Discover all about barmy beasts and cagey creatures across historyin Horrible Histories Animals. From gory stories of stone age sacrifices,Roman murderous games, a clever Victorian baboon giventhe job of a railway signal man to the bat-inspired invention ofsonar. A brand new classic Horrible Histories book, perfect forfans old and new.
Discover all the foul facts about the Smashing Saxons, includingwho got cow pats as Christmas presents, why wearing a pig on yourhead is lucky and how to make a dead Saxon happy. With a bold, accessiblenew look and revised by the author, these bestselling titlesare sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of TerryDeary fans.
Discover all the foul facts about the Angry Aztecs, including why the Aztecs liked to eat scum, when the world is going to end and their horrible habit of drinking live toads in wine. With a bold, accessible new look and revised by the author, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
Readers can discover all the foul facts about WICKED WORDS, including how to be very rude ... without anybody knowing, some murky Medieval jokes and what to say if someone calls you mundungus, hackum or jabbernowl. In ebook format, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Villainous Victorians, including why burglars were scared of bogies and how a snick fadger might kiddy-nap your spangle. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans
Discover all the terrifying facts about the number one river in London,the Terrible Thames. From gory stories of death, crime andcreepy creatures to the freezing Frost Fairs, which featured elephantparades over the ice, it's all in Horrible Histories: TerribleThames. A brand new classic Horrible Histories book, perfectfor fans old and new.
Discover all the blood-curdling stories with history's most hideousheadlines: The Horrible History of the World edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto the foul but fascinating story of humans, from brain-nibblingNeanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century.
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