The court of King Henry VIII is brought brilliantly to life in this My Story special. Spanning a period of 20 years, the fates of all Henry`s six wives are told from the perspective of two young courtiers serving at...
His Dark Materials 1: Northern Lights (movie tie-in)
When Lyra is given the strange and secret alethiometer, she begins an extraordinary journey that will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. The destiny that awaits...
His Dark Materials 2: Subtle Knife (movie tie-in)
The Subtle Knife brings Lyra to an eerie city where she meets a mysterious boy - a murderer. Will`s fate is strangely linked with hers, and together they must find a powerful and secret object which people from many...
His Dark Materials 3: The Amber Spyglass (movie tie-in)
Издание полностью на английском языке. The third novel in Philip Pullman's epic His Dark Materials trilogy. The first, Northern Lights, is now the stunning motion picture The terrible war foretold by the witches...
With butcherings and beheadings galore, this title tells the history of France. It includes a cast of curious kings, quirky queens and evil emperors. It helps young horrible historians discover which king thought he...
Horribly Famous: Julius Ceasar & His Foul Friends
Readers might already know that Julius Caesar is horribly famous for conquering loads of countries, going out with Queen Cleopatra, and having some back-stabbing chums. But this book will tell them the facts no other...
Horribly Famous: Inventors & Their Bright Ideas
You`ve probably heard of a few inventors and their bright Alexander Graham Bell and his telephone. George Stevenson and his Rocket (which was really a train). John Logie Baird and his television. But have you heard...
Horrible Science: Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens
Science with the squishy bits left in! Why does space make the guts explode? Which astronomers killed people? What does the moon smell like? Get the awful answers in "Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens"!
Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors
Take a look at the mad Tudor monarchs and their suffering subjects - who just couldn`t help losing their heads. Discover who invited Queen Lizzie to visit his brand new toilet and what you get when you sew the front...
Horrible Science: Explosive Experiments
Which scientist blew up his barbie in an experiment? Who tried - and failed - to get rid of his fingerprints with acid? How did scientists track down the chemical cause of cheesy socks? All these questions are...
Horrible Histories: Wall of Woe
A wild and wind-lashed wall separates two terrifying tribes: the Picts and the Britons. Two Gaul soldiers are given the task of guarding the wall - on pain of death. But with catapults, feasts and football to distract...
Horrible Histories: Joan of Arc & Her Marching Orders
Everybody knows that Joan of Arc - Saint Joan - led the French army into battle and met a fiery end. This book lets readers find out the facts, including how Joan had to prove that she wasn`t a witch and how she loved...
Horrible Histories: Cruel Kings & Mean Queens
Suitable for young historians, this title helps them in learning about their British Kings and Queens taking them all the way from William the Conker to Lizzie the Last. It tells which king died after falling off a...
Horrible Science: Sounds Dreadful
This work features science with the squishy bits left in! How can a single sound shatter glass? Why are farts so noisy? Which sound waves make your guts wobble? Get the awful answers in "Sounds Dreadful"!
Horribly Famous: Darwin & Other Seriously Super Scientists
Even though they`re dead, the scientists in this "Horribly Famous" title are still full of surprises. Not only did Darwin come up with the theory of evolution, but he also wrote a book about his pet worms! And Isaac...
Hundreds of horribly hilarious historical jokes in one laugh-out-loud book make this a must-have book for any Horrible Histories fan. Literally laugh your head off at this comical collection of nasty bits.
Horribly Famous: Henry VIII & His Wicked Wives
Readers might already know that king Henry VIII is horribly famous for: having a bit of a weight problem; marrying six unlucky wives; and, getting very carried away with his chopping block. But the book will also tell...
Horrible Science: Fr. Light / Sounds Dreadful
In "Frightening Light" readers discover what stops their eyeballs from falling out and "Sounds Dreadful" dishes all the dirt on why are farts so noisy. With fantastic fact files and quirky quizzes, teacher tests and...
Horrible Histories: Dublin Ned
It`s history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Whose head was put in a pot and pickled? Why the mayor of Dublin put his mum in prison? Which Irish King led his men to from hisbath? Plot your path to the past...
Horrible Geography of the World (TPB) Ned
Geography with the gritty bits left in! Inside you`ll find out what happens when a volcano turns nasty, whether you`d survive at the frozen poles, and how a frog can help you get a drink in the desert. Hold on tight...
Horrible Histories: Stratford-Upon-Avon Ned
It`s history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: The rules of the orful Olympic sport of shin-kicking? Why locals like toob cheese in the river? Which of Shakespeare`s characters was baked in a pie? Plot your...
Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians
The gorgeous Georgians may have loved preening in mirrors and prancing about in powdered wigs and pantaloons, but trust us - they were really rotten underneath! From lords and ladies` sneaky schemes for hiding their...
Horribly Famous: Sir Francis Drake & His Daring Deeds
Readers might already be aware that Sir Frances Drake is horrible famous for defeating the Spanish Armada, sailing all the way around the world and being a fearless explorer. But this book will tell them the facts no...
Horrible Histories: British Empire / Blitzed Brits
This book features history with twice the nasty and in an incredible new edition! In Barmy British Empire, readers get all the brutal facts about how Britannia really ruled the waves - from infamous antics in India to...
