Terry Deary

Peter Hepplewhite

History with the nasty bits left in. Awful information about phabulous Pharoahs, mean mummies, revolting recipes for 3000 year old sweets, and more. History has never been so horrible! For 9-12 year olds.

The Awesome Egyptians

Step back to an awesomely ancient time with the Awesome Egyptians. Discover which king had the worst blackheads, why some kings had to wear false beards and why the peasants were revolting. History with the nasty bits left in! 2013 is HORRIBLE HISTORIES twentieth anniversary.

Úctyhodní Egypťania

Explore the world of some of the toughest, scariest and most fearsome fighters. Facts and stats on training, weapons and fighting styles will tell you everything you want to know about our Greatest Warriors!

Roman Soldiers

This title presents a look at the life and legacy of Victorian Britain.

Victorian Education

Neil Tonge

Relates the mysteries surrounding many unusual sites around the world, discussing the "curse" of King Tut's tomb, the huge stone statues of Easter Island, and the origin of Stonehenge.

Mysterious Places

This text draws on a range of evidence to describe the lives of men, women and children during the Second World War. It examines how they lived, studied, fought and worked for the war effort, worshipped, and played.

In the Second World War

Victorian fashion is unlikely to become popular again. Corsets were in style during the second half of the 1800s and were forced on the waists of girls as young as 5 years old! Tied too tight and the wearer might not be able to sit or breathe, and many sustained broken ribs. More fascinating truths about those living during the Victorian era, including the opium-based drugs used to keep children calm and prison-like schools, will inspire thankfulness in today’s readers! Full-color illustrations offer colorful commentary on this buttoned-up time period as well as supplementary historical details.

A Grim History of the Vexing Victorians!

Thomas Crapper, Corsets, and Cruel Britannia

Retells the Greek myth of Perseus, the half-human son of Zeus, who undertakes a series of quests that test his powers, including the slaying of Medusa, a creature so hideous that one look at her can turn a person into stone.

The Adventures of Perseus

Retelling of the Greek myth describing the life of the hero Perseus. Abandoned at birth, but miraculously rescued, Perseus must protect his mother from the wicked King Polydectes. On his journey he will face toothless witches, an angry giant, a terrible sea monster, and the terrifying Gorgon Medusa. Dare you follow?

While living in Tudor England wasn’t a picnic for many people, the unluckiest were at the top of the social ladder—queens. Henry VIII was one of the Tudor kings and he famously divorced and killed many of his queens in his quest for a male heir. That’s not all that happened during the Tudors’ reign! Readers learn about the place of rebellions, the plague, and even the use of leeches in the history of England. A colorful layout, playful tone, and relatable content keep readers engaged with a distinctive historic era.

A Bloodthirsty History of the Terrifying Tudors!

Royals, Rebels, and Horrible Headchoppers

Martin Brown

After fifteen fearsome years on the page, Horrible Histories are coming to the small screen - with all the nasty bits intact - of course. Twelve classic Horrible Histories are being reissued with a tie-in cover. In Awesome Egyptians readers can discover the te full story: Which king had the worst blackheads Why some kings had to wear false beards Why the peasants were revolting. Join Rattus Rattus and the gang for the funniest, fastest, nastiest and daftest ride through history you're ever likely to see...

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