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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: 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...

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...

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: Microscopic Monsters

"Microscopic Monsters" is full of facts about the tiny world of microbes - viruses, bacteria, amoebas, they`re all here, as well as many other diminutive creepy-crawlies. Read the diary of a dust mite, get up close...

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: 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 Science: Killer Energy

Oh no! It’s time for science class, and you’ve just not got the energy. Well – we’ll zap you awake with a killer fact or two! It makes stars shine and bonfires burn. It gives you the power to lift your pen and make it...

Horribly Famous: Boudica & Her Barmy Army

Everybody knows that Boudica went galloping to battle in a big chariot, and became very angry with her Roman rulers. This book lets readers find out the things, such as how she burned London to the ground and chopped...

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: 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: 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: Wasted World

This is the first "Horrible Science" book to tackle the issues of global warming, and climate change: What are the sickening secrets of gruesome greenhouse gases? Which is the deadliest toxic waste? Will the Earth...

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...

Horrible Science Annual: 2012

This title is crammed full of comic strips, features, activities and games. It`s the annual with the squishy bits left in.

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 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: 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.

Horrible Histories: Wicked Words

What do you say to someone if they call you mundungus, hackum or Jabbernowl? Terry Deary runs riot through the horrible history of the English language. Even English teachers will be speechless!

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: Really Rotten Experiments

Packed with loud, noisy, wet and soggy experiments that give kids an appetite for scientific discovery, this title lets them find out who invented pong-free underpants, which strange scientists ate tadpoles for tea...

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 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...

Horrible History of Britain and Ireland

Another lavish production for Xmas - this time the Wicked History of Britain in full colour. Re-using material from the entire seies (approx 70%), Terry weaves together a tale of rottenness, rioting and revolution to...