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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...

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...

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 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 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...

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: 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...

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...

Horribly Famous: Pirates & their Caribbean Capers

You`ve probably heard of a few pirates including: horrible Henry Morgan and his flaming fire ships; awful Anne Bonny and her flaming temper; and, barmy Blackbeard and his - er - flaming black beard. But have you heard...

Horrible Science: Evolve or Die

This is a reissue with 16 pages of extra material, including an index

Horrible Histories: USA

From cruel Columbus` first cross-Atlantic cruise, to the first savage settlers, to the wicked Wild West and beyond, this title presents the history of the USA. It includes chapters on topics ranging from potty...

Horrible Histories: Plague and Peril

This is another horribly hilarious story from Terry Deary. It`s 1348 and the shadow of the Black Death is descending over England. Geoffrey Copton returns from the war in France, only to find himself caught up in a...

Horrible Science: Terrible Truth about Time

This work helps you find out what happens if you go too close to a black hole and how flies tell the time. With a fantastic new cover look and extraorrible bits at the back of the book, this best-selling title is sure...

Horrible Histories: York Ned

It`s history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Why Ivar ended up boneless? What made a three-legged mare so terrifying? Why eating too many sproggs will get you a bazzerkin? Plot your path to the past with...

Horribly Famous: Al Capone & His Gang

Everybody knows that Al Capone was handy with his machine gun andhad a few nasty associates. But in this book readers will discover all the fascinating facts they didn`t know, such as how he lived with his mum all his...

Horrible Histories: London (Ned)

It`s history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: What caused the Great Stink of 1858? Why the flying dustmen were feared? Who ate a tosher for tea? Plot your path to the past with the frighful full-colour map -...

Horrible Science: Vicious Veg

This work features science with the squishy bits left in! How do plants suck out the insides of dead insects? Why do stinging nettles like skeletons? Which fungi can make your toes drop off? Get the awful answers in...

Horrible Histories: Dark Knights & Dingy Castles

A history of dark knights and dingy castles. It takes the readers charging back to the days of chivalry, when knights clanked about in shining armour waving weird weapons and peasants cleaned up the mess afterwards.

Horribly Famous: Einstein & His Unflatable Universe

Everybody knows that Albert Einstein was the smartest scientist in the universe and that he also had some very bad hair days. But in this Horribly Famous title readers can find out everything they didn`t know,...

Horrible Science: Painful Poison

Discover how can you turn your brother into a zombie slave and why you are breathing poison right now. With a fantastic new cover look and extra horrible bits at the back of the book, this best-selling title is sure...

Horrible History Annual: 2012

Packed with the classic barmy blend of foul facts, cartoon strips, stories, jokes, activities and puzzles, the 2012 Annual includes a whole heap of nasty bits. A must-have for all fans of the series, it`s guaranteed...

Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans

The grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time is revealed - from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperor who made murder a sport. Find out which emperor enjoyed eating camel`s heels and the...

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors & Slimy Stuarts

The Terrible Tudors gives you the dreadful details of Tudor life for everyone - from cruel kings and queens like horrible Henry VII to poor peasants and common criminals. The Slimy Stuarts is full of foul but...

Horribly Famous: Spartacus & His Glorious Gladiators

Everybody knows that Spartacus was a great gladiator and enjoyed giving the Romans the-run around. This book helps readers discover all the fascinating facts that they didn`t know, such as how Spartacus fought for the...