Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
ISBN: 9780439877862
Category : High interest-low vocabulary books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated, humorous introduction to world history with a emphasis on violence and villains.
The Wicked History of the World
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
ISBN: 9780439877862
Category : High interest-low vocabulary books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated, humorous introduction to world history with a emphasis on violence and villains.
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
ISBN: 9780439877862
Category : High interest-low vocabulary books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated, humorous introduction to world history with a emphasis on violence and villains.
The Horrible History of the World
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407103501
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Terry Deary presents the foul but fascinating story of humans, from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to the terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century - all in glorious and goriest colour and now in flexi-bound paperback format. The truth about foul fighting is revealed in the Horrible Histories Rules of War, and readers can meet fifty of the most vicious villains of all time in the frightful fold-out feature. History has never been so horrible.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407103501
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Terry Deary presents the foul but fascinating story of humans, from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to the terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century - all in glorious and goriest colour and now in flexi-bound paperback format. The truth about foul fighting is revealed in the Horrible Histories Rules of War, and readers can meet fifty of the most vicious villains of all time in the frightful fold-out feature. History has never been so horrible.
Horrible Histories: Horrible History of the World¾
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407196626
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
THE HORRIBLE HISTORY OF THE WORLD presents the foul but fascinating story of humans from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century. You can discover why Alexander the Great banned beards, what smelly sport was played by samurai warriors and who tried to bump off her enemies with a cake made with poisoned bath-water. It's all you ever need to know about the wicked world - all the gore and more!
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407196626
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
THE HORRIBLE HISTORY OF THE WORLD presents the foul but fascinating story of humans from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century. You can discover why Alexander the Great banned beards, what smelly sport was played by samurai warriors and who tried to bump off her enemies with a cake made with poisoned bath-water. It's all you ever need to know about the wicked world - all the gore and more!
Horrible Histories: Woeful Second World War
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407129554
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
If you ever hear old folk moaning on about the world today, just remind them how woeful things were in World War II. When Hitler's horrid army were goose-stepping round the globe, nearly everything in Europe was totally AWFUL! Read on to discover... * The dreadful truth about Dad's Army * What happened when an elephant got loose in the blackout * Who made a meal out of maggots * Which smelly soldiers were sniffed out by their enemies * Why wearing white knickers could kill you What with doodlebug bombs dropping out of the sky and sweet rationing driving kids (and teachers) mad, life in the Second World War was truly wicked. So from snow-bound cities under siege to fly-infested jungle trenches, and from rotten rationing recipes to awful invasions, discover all the dire details about the worst war EVER!
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407129554
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
If you ever hear old folk moaning on about the world today, just remind them how woeful things were in World War II. When Hitler's horrid army were goose-stepping round the globe, nearly everything in Europe was totally AWFUL! Read on to discover... * The dreadful truth about Dad's Army * What happened when an elephant got loose in the blackout * Who made a meal out of maggots * Which smelly soldiers were sniffed out by their enemies * Why wearing white knickers could kill you What with doodlebug bombs dropping out of the sky and sweet rationing driving kids (and teachers) mad, life in the Second World War was truly wicked. So from snow-bound cities under siege to fly-infested jungle trenches, and from rotten rationing recipes to awful invasions, discover all the dire details about the worst war EVER!
Horrible Histories Special: Rowdy Revolutions
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407137182
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
OK - we know that history is horrible. But it's never nastier than in a rowdy revolution, when the perilous people rise up against their rotten rulers! This book gives you the bone-chilling facts behind some of the bloodiest revolutions ever, from France and Russia to China and India.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407137182
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
OK - we know that history is horrible. But it's never nastier than in a rowdy revolution, when the perilous people rise up against their rotten rulers! This book gives you the bone-chilling facts behind some of the bloodiest revolutions ever, from France and Russia to China and India.
Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings (New Edition)
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407161970
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Sail back to a vicious time with fearsome seafaring Viking warriors with big boats, big shields and enormous ginger beards. Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Vicious Vikings, including Viking gods in wedding dresses, corpses on trial and Death by booby-trapped statues. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author and illustrated throughout to make Horrible Histories more accessible to young readers.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407161970
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Sail back to a vicious time with fearsome seafaring Viking warriors with big boats, big shields and enormous ginger beards. Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Vicious Vikings, including Viking gods in wedding dresses, corpses on trial and Death by booby-trapped statues. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author and illustrated throughout to make Horrible Histories more accessible to young readers.
Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 140716175X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Go back into the really rotten times of the Romans, where there were beastly battles, deadly doctors and marvellous myths. Discover what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts, how ancient Britons got their hair nice and how Romans told the future with dead chickens. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author to make Horrible Histories more accessible to young readers.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 140716175X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Go back into the really rotten times of the Romans, where there were beastly battles, deadly doctors and marvellous myths. Discover what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts, how ancient Britons got their hair nice and how Romans told the future with dead chickens. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author to make Horrible Histories more accessible to young readers.
Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407133330
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Ruthless Romans reveals the grim goings-on of the greatest empire ever, from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperors who made murder into a sport. Read on for gory details about the cruel Colosseum and the people and animals who were massacred there... and find out how, if you upset them enough, the ruthless Romans would CRUCIFY you. Eeek!
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407133330
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Ruthless Romans reveals the grim goings-on of the greatest empire ever, from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperors who made murder into a sport. Read on for gory details about the cruel Colosseum and the people and animals who were massacred there... and find out how, if you upset them enough, the ruthless Romans would CRUCIFY you. Eeek!
Horrible Histories: Stormin' Normans (New Edition)
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407161938
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Stormin' Normans, including why Norman knights slept with a dolly and which pirate hung up his eye-patch. 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.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407161938
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Stormin' Normans, including why Norman knights slept with a dolly and which pirate hung up his eye-patch. 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.
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407129430
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Think you would have liked being an Ancient Egyptian? Not after you've read this book! Discover the disgusting details of their groovy gods, their potty pyramids and (of course!) their mad mummies. Find out how a hunted hippo got his own back on a foul pharaoh! Discover the truth about cool queen Cleo and the curse of Tutankhaumun! There's also a Top Ten of funny pharaohs, a Mad Mummies quiz and lots of foul facts about the messy mistakes the Egyptians made before becoming mummy-making experts. History has never been so horrible!
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407129430
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Think you would have liked being an Ancient Egyptian? Not after you've read this book! Discover the disgusting details of their groovy gods, their potty pyramids and (of course!) their mad mummies. Find out how a hunted hippo got his own back on a foul pharaoh! Discover the truth about cool queen Cleo and the curse of Tutankhaumun! There's also a Top Ten of funny pharaohs, a Mad Mummies quiz and lots of foul facts about the messy mistakes the Egyptians made before becoming mummy-making experts. History has never been so horrible!