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Horribly Famous: Churchill and His Woeful Wars

You`ve probably heard of Winston Churchill. He`s the one who raised his fingers in a V sign and smoked a massive cigar. Inside this work: get to know the man behind the cigar in Winston`s secret diary; re-live events...

Horribly Famous: Da Vinci & His Super Brain

You`ve probably heard of Leonardo da He is dead famous for: painting the most famous picture in the world; designing the first-ever flying machine; and, being `the` all-round fabulous Renaissance Man. But have you...

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...

Horrible Science: Evil Inventions

Dare you discover the bottom-stabbing bike seat? Or test-drive the terrible toilet snorkel? From gruesome gadgets to murderous machines, shudder at these evil inventions! You might think scientists exist for the noble...

Horrible Histories: Shadow of the Gallows

When a boy called Bairn is rescued from his dangerous job as an Edinburgh chimney sweep, he appears to have landed on his feet. But his new job proves just as dangerous and he soon becomes caught up in a plot to kill...

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...

Horrible Histories: France

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: 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 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 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: 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 Hilarious Joke Book

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...

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...

Hunger Games (Hunger Games Trilogy 1)

In a dark vision of the near future, twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live TU shorn called the Hunger Games. There is only one rule: kill or be killed. When sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen...

Incredible Incas

It`s history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Why llamas wore earrings and drank beer? How a bucket of stewed pee can make you beautiful? Why servants ate the emperor`s hair? Discover all the foul facts...

Invisible City

Josh`s father is missing in Mexico, presumed dead. Then Josh discovers that his dad was murdered. Suddenly he is caught in a race to find the legendary Ix Codex - a lost Mayan prophecy that predicts the end of the...

Ireland

It`s history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: why wax models were captured and made Prisoners of War? Which warrior went to battle naked? How to make yourself invisible? This work helps you to find out the...

Isaac Newton and His Falling Apple

You`ve probably heard of Isaac Newton. He is horribly famous for: discovering gravity, being a right clever dick and getting hitn the head with an apple. But have you heard that Isaac: came bottom of the class at...