Terry Deary Bücher

Ein ganzes Dorf samt seinen Bewohnern verschwindet spurlos - es werden nur ein paar merkwürdige Lichter am Himmerl gesehen ...§Eine ägyptische Mumie, die nach Tausenden von Jahren in ihrer Ruhe gestört wird, verursacht furchtbare Katastrophen ...§Seltsame unerklärliche "Geistersteine" treiben auf einer abgelegenen Farm ihren Spuk ...§Und viele andere Geschichten!

Ein Monster versengt mit seinem Feueratem die Gesichter der Opfer, Bigfoots entführen einen einsamen Camper, ein riesiges Meeresungeheuer wird angeschwemmt, eine ruhelose Mumie verbreitet Angst und Schrecken und eine Menge Geister treiben ihr Unwesen

Warum fraßen Dinosaurier Steine? Wie lange brauchten Steinzeitmenschen, um eine Pfeilspitze herzustellen? Warum haben sich bei den Wikingern auch die Männer geschminkt? Wie weit gingen Ritter, um einer edlen Dame zu imponieren? In zwei Doppelbänden geht Allgemeinwissen für Schüler diesen und anderen Fragen nach. Die Autoren verblüffen mit witzigen Cartoons, spannenden Geschichten und erstaunlichen Fakten. Wer mehr als die üblichen Abhandlungen zu den Themen Dinosaurer und Steinzeit oder Wikinger und Ritter erfahren will, ist hier genau richtig. So macht Wissen Spaß! Eine abwechslungsreiche Lektüre für Freizeit, Nachhilfe oder auch die Schule. Mit praktischem Register zum Nachschlagen.

Na klar, Geschichte ist staubtrocken! Und die alten Ägypter sind was für Grufties - findest du! Aber jetzt kommt WahnsinnsWissen! Und hier erfährst du endlich alles über: - den Fluch des Pharao, - das Geheimnis der Pyramiden, - die besten Rezepte der altägyptischen Bäckermeister ... Oder hast du Lust: - eine Mumie herzustellen? - deinen eigenen Eingeweidekrug zu basteln? - den Schatz von Cheops Mutti zu finden? Witzige Cartoons, Quizfragen und die wirklich unglaublichen Einzelheiten aus dem Alltag der alten Ägypter: Wahnsinn! Das ist Geschichte, über die selbst dein Geschichtslehrer staunt!

Eine unterhaltsame Lektüre über die alten Ägypter, Griechen und Römer, die mit Cartoons, Rezepten, Spielideen und spannenden Geschichten den Schulstoff auflockert. Ideal für Freizeit, Nachhilfe und Unterricht, inklusive praktischem Register zum Nachschlagen.

Sammlung wahrer Spionagegeschichten, die in Ihnen den heimischen Agenten wecken werden. Mithilfe von Archivmaterialien über geheime Codes, Verkleidungen und Tricks, die von Geheimagenten in der Geschichte verwendet wurden, enthüllt dieses Buch die Geheimnisse der aufregenden Welt der internationalen Spionage. Die Realität ist manchmal unglaublicher als erfundene Geschichten.

"WahnsinnsWissen" bringt Licht ins Dunkel des Mittelalters und zeigt, dass Ritter mehr als nur Klischees sind. Mit witzigen Cartoons, Quizfragen und faszinierenden Geschichten erfährst du überraschende Fakten, die selbst Lehrer zum Staunen bringen. Ideal für alle, die Geschichte spannend finden wollen!

Was - du bist im Unterricht eingeschlafen, als die alten Griechen dran waren? Und du bist sicher, dass du nichts Spannendes verpasst hast? Dann gibt es nur eine Möglichkeit: Dein Lehrer hat nicht die wirklich wahnsinnigen Dinge über die Griechen erzählt! Oder hat er davon gesprochen, - dass die Griechen den Diaprojektor erfunden haben? - dass Jugendliche in Sparta für die Geheimpolizei arbeiteten? - dass Maultierrennen eine olympische Sportart war? Mit WahnsinnsWissen gehst du auf eine spannende Zeitreise, bei der du all das über die Griechen lernst, was vielleicht nicht in deinem Geschichtsbuch steht. Du erfährst Unglaubliches über Götter, Helden und den Alltag im alten Griechenland - und das alles mit Cartoons und irren Geschichten. Keine Frage - die Griechen sind einfach sagenhaft!

In der broschierten Reihe WahnsinnsWissen werden Themen witzig präsentiert und durch Cartoons, Quizfragen Anekdoten und pfiffige Illustrationen aufgelockert. (Quelle: Das Buch für Dich 1999/2000).

Welches sind die besten Rezepte der altägyptischen Bäcker? Welche Tipps und Tricks gibt es für Grabräuber? Und wie bastelt man am besten einen eigenen Eingeweidekrug?

Warum blieben die Wikinger nicht in Skandinavien, wer oder was ist ein Haithabu und was bedeuten eigentlich Wikingernamen wie Orm oder Björn?

Gegliedert In 7 Rubriken Lässt Deary Routiniert Und Spannend Scheinbar Mystische Begebenheiten Hautnah Revue Passieren. Verschwundene Personen, Spukhäuser Oder Das Strapazierte Bermudadreieck Gehören Zum Themenspektrum. Gemäß Des Reihenkonzeptes (vgl. Katastrophen Ba 2/04) Wird Nach Der Packenden Schilderung Absonderlicher Vorgänge Und Der Summierung ähnlicher Präzedenzfälle Stets Die Reale Substanz Hinterfragt. Betrug Und Sinnestäuschung Bilden Den Ernüchternden Bodensatz Der Analysen, Womit Sich Der Autor Von Jeglicher Mythenbildung Distanziert, Dem Leser Jedoch Stets Einen Winzigen Rest Merkwürdigkeit Belässt. Der Trivial Erscheinende, Aber Süffig Verfasste Band Dürfte Auf Ein Breites Interesse Stoßen, Zumal Sich Mysterytitel Großer Beliebtheit Erfreuen. Empfohlen Das Erscheinungsdatum Sollte Hier Keine Rolle Spielen. . Unheimliche Geschichten Um Verschwundene Personen, Spukhäuser, Das Bermudadreieck U.a.m. Ab 10.

Ahugahagahuga! Dir kommen die Äußerungen deiner Eltern und Lehrer auch manchmal steinzeitlich vor? Dann warte mal ab. Denn: Wie war das Leben in der Steinzeit eigentlich wirklich? Hier erfährst du es. Oder wusstest du schon, was Steinzeitmenschen als Klopapier benutzten? dass Graffiti-Malerei schon damals ein beliebtes Hobby war? wie lange unsere Vorfahren damit beschäftigt waren, eine Pfeilspitze herzustellen? Auch wenn du dann immer noch nicht weißt, ob früher alles besser oder schlechter war - eines steht fest: Ob auf der Jagd, in Höhlen oder beim abendlichen Festschmaus: Das Leben in der Steinzeit war einfach beinhart!

Ein Mädchen ermordet kaltblütig seine Eltern. Ein ganzes Dorf samt seiner Bevölkerung verschwindet spurlos - es werden nur ein paar merkwürdige Lichter am Himmel gesehen. Eine ägyptische Mumie, die nach Tausenden von Jahren in ihrer Ruhe gestört wird, verursacht furchtbare Katastrophen. Und vieles mehr... Für manche dieser Geschichten gibt es plausible Erklärungen, andere bleiben rätselhaft. Sieh dir die Fakten genau an und entscheide dann selbst, welche dieser Geschichten wahr ist. Aber schlag das Buch zu sobald es dunkel wird - sonst könnten deine Träume zu Albträumen werden...

Katastrophen gebären Helden und Feiglinge! Gemäß dieser Einsicht lässt Terry Deary (vgl. zuletzt "Beinhart, die Steinzeit" BA 12/01) Brand, Feuer, Eisenbahn und Schiffskatastrophen aus "individuellen" Perspektiven Revue passieren. Menschliche Fehlentscheidungen, unglücklichste Verkettungen und selbstlose Rettungsaktionen werden dabei "packend" zum Besten gegeben. Nach dem prosaischen Einstieg folgen ähnliche Unglücksfälle im Telegrammstil. "Eschede" und "Estonia", aber auch Pest und Hungerkatastrophen können hautnah und geschichtsträchtig nacherlebt werden. Die zahlreichen SchwarzWeißIllustrationen erinnern stilistisch an die 40er und 50erJahre. Das spektakuläre Cover (sinkende Titanic) dürfte jedoch breit wahrgenommen werden. Für Ästheten schmerzhaft! Kinder werden dankbar zugreifen. Empfohlen. . Spannende Geschichten über Unglücke mit Feuer, bei Eisenbahn, Schiffen etc.

Ein Zugunglück hat schreckliche Folgen...und hätte nie geschehen dürfen. Ein tragisches Schiffsunglück lässt einen Mann zum Helden werden. Der schwarze Tod fordert Tausende von Menschenleben. Und vieles mehr... Wie würdet ihr euch bei einer Katastrophe verhalten? Wie ein Held? Wie ein Feigling? Diese wirklich wahren Geschichten handeln von Menschen, die mit Katastrophen unterschiedlicher Art konfrontiert waren. Lest diese außergewöhnlichen Katastrophen-Geschichten und faszinierenden Fakten. Findet heraus, wie Frauen und Männer sich in Zeiten größter Gefahr verhalten haben, ob sie Nerven gezeigt haben oder cool geblieben sind...

Fingerabdrücke, Polizeiakten und Bereitschaftsdienst - die "Wirklich wahren Detektiv-Geschichtgeschichten" machen dich mit der Arbeit echter Detektive vertraut und berichten über einige der schwierigsten Fälle, die sie zu knacken hatten

Find out how to write like an Egyptian, discover the gory details of mummy-making and read terrifying tales of the cruel colosseum. Included are crafty cartoons, gruesome games, killer quizzes and gory stories

All the foul favourites from the Horrible Histories series presented in a blood-curdling box with flip-top lid. Contains twenty books and includes the Rotten Romans, Terrible Tudors and Awesome Egyptians.

Delving into the quirky and often unpleasant history of toilets, this book reveals fascinating tidbits, such as the ancient Romans' use of sponges on sticks for hygiene and the invention of the first flushing toilet. Packed with intriguing facts, it serves as an entertaining guide to the evolution of restrooms, making it a must-read for those curious about the often-overlooked aspects of sanitation history.

'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary's fast-paced, hilarious and gripping stories bring Ancient Egypt to life. This new edition includes brand new readers' notes to help extend learning and exploration of the time period. Menes is training as a scribe in the local temple, and to earn extra money to help his poor family, he agrees to assist rich old Maiarch. Menes must write a prayer to rid Maiarch of an old family ghost. But what if the ghost is actually more human than superhuman?

The HORRIBLE HISTORIES YEARBOOK is a must-have for all Horrible Histories fans. Packed with foul facts, gory games and putrid puzzles - it's a yearbook with rat-itude! Discover all the dreadful details about your favourite eras of history. History has never been so horrible! Celebrating 25 years of Horrible Histories - the original and the best!

Discover all the blood-curdling stories with: The Horrible History of the World. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the foul but fascinating story of humans, from brain-nibbling Neanderthalsto terrified teenage soldiersin the twentieth century. From gory stories of what smelly sport was played by samuraisto who baked their enemies a cake made from poisoned bath-water, it's all in Horrible Histories: The Horrible History of the World: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Horrible Histories Collection, 10 Beastly Books Box Set. This series contains the following titles in series such as The Measly Middle Ages, The Terrifying Tudors, The Slimy Stuarts, The Gorgeous Georgians, The Vile Victorians, The Groovy Greeks, Awful Egyptians, The Frightful First World War, The Woeful Second World War, The Blitzed Brits (Horrible Histories).

Discover all the foul facts about the history of flight in this brand new Horrible Histories book. From the prisoners who were sent up on kites and the brave but foolish failures who jumped from a height on home-made wings to the first real successes. A seriously horrible historical read with all the gore and more.

Brand new from the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Queen Victoria's Secret Diary. Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your mind.

All the most horrible facts about the Groovy Greeks ready for readers to uncover, including why girls ran about naked pretending to be bears, who had the world's first flushing toilet and why dedicated doctors tasted their patients' ear wax. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Put the pedal to the metal! Discover all the foul facts behind the story of cars and automobiles across the world with history's most horrible headlines: motor edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the road. From scalding steam enginesto preposterous propellor powered vehicles, awful accidentsto rebellious road raiders, cursed cars and risky racers, it's all in Horrible Histories: On the Road: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

From dastardly disguises to cracking codes - Horrible Histories fans can discover if they have the stuff secret agents are made of. The indispensable guide to secret spies in large format blood-curdling colour.

Here, Terry Deary and Martin Brown take the reader on a guided tour through the history of the world using their favourite bits of 20 years of 'Horrible Histories' books. And they promise to leave the gory bits in (and the boring bits out)

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ Every day, hapless hopefuls travel to dirty and dangerous Tudor London, trying to seek their fortunes. But what and who is waiting for them when they get there? Tricksters and conmen, like young Eleanor's family, who prey on their naivety. Meanwhile, the fearsome King Henry VIII has some rather cruel ideas of justice... for everyone. Terry Deary's Tudor Tales explore the infamous world of the Tudors through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Tudor settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. _______________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical' - Books For Keeps

750 BC. The boys at school are excited. Their teacher suggests the school holds its own Olympic games. Elena watches as her twin brother, Cypselis, prepares and discovers a bet with Big Bacchiad. If Cypselis wins he gets a new goat, if he loses then Elena becomes Bacchiad's slave. Elena needs to make sure her brother wins. But will he?

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the AWESOME EGYPTIANS, including why some pharaohs wore false beards, which king had the most blackheads and revolting recipes for 3000 year old sweets. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Brand new from the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of William the Conqueror's Secret Diary. Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your mind.

Hold your horses, the cat is out the bag! Discover all the amazing and awful facts about barmy beasts and cagey creatures across time with history's most horrible headlines: Animals edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to animals across time. From gory stories of sacrifices in the stone age, murderous games in arenas in Roman times, a clever baboon who was given the job of a railway signal man in the Victorian era all the way up to the inventors of sonar inspired by bats, it's all in Horrible Histories: Animals: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

The goddess Persephone has summoned Percy, Thalia, and Nico to the Underworld in order to retrieve Hades' powerful sword before it falls into the wrong hands. Flip the book over for lots more ancient Greek fun with Terry Deary's 'Groovy Greeks' - it's history with the nasty bits left in!" Note: this edition is now out of print, but you can still find this story in The Demigod Files.

Explains how Chinese writing developed and demonstrates how to write and pronounce a number of Chinese characters, using detailed instructions and examples

Set in Ancient Egypt, the story unfolds around the lively atmosphere of the Great Pyramid, where workers face the tyranny of their fussy supervisor, Antef. His bullying leads to a strike, highlighting themes of oppression and rebellion. With Antef's sudden disappearance, the workers find themselves unjustly accused. This engaging tale combines humor with historical context, enhanced by new readers' notes for deeper exploration of the era. Terry Deary's storytelling brings the vibrancy of Ancient Egypt to life in a captivating way.

Engagingly narrated, this collection of Greek tales brings ancient history to life through the eyes of children. Featuring characters like the inventive Archimedes and the clever Elena, these stories blend humor with thrilling true events. Each tale unfolds in iconic settings, showcasing the challenges faced by young protagonists in ancient Greece. Enhanced with illustrations and educational notes, this book is perfect for young readers aged 7 and up, sparking curiosity about history in an entertaining way.

A new series of Horrible Histories sticker activity books, crammed with foul facts and putrid puzzles and pictures. The Terrible Timeline Sticker Book takes readers on a wild ride throughout all of history's horrible happenings - all the way from the savage Stone Age to the terrifying 20th Century.

Top 50 Villains is packed full of foul facts and loathsome lists all about vile villains. From gangs of gangsters to maniacs who massacre, meet the biggest baddies in history and discover how they schemed and terrified their way to the top.

430 BC. Darius, orphaned by the plague in Athens, joins his Uncle Alcmaeon, a Spartan army general. The ruthless Spartans think him worthless until his uncle falls sick and only Darius can find a cure. Now a hero, his uncle offers Spartan opulence but Darius finds the brutal Sparta too much and wants to return to Athens.

An exciting historical Roman tale from the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, including brand new readers' notes to help extend learning and exploration of the time period. AD 113. As Pliny's household prepares for a feast, Pliny tells his young serving boy the tale of a terrifying ghost that haunted a garden. But there's no truth in ghost stories ... or is there?

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ It's tough being a peasant in Saxon Britain. The taxes are too high, there are bandits everywhere, and rabbit porridge for dinner every night. Even worse, now the local thane, Lord Ethelbert, is plotting to take King Offa's throne, and the villagers are caught in the crossfire. Can clever young Marian keep the peace? More importantly, can she keep her head? Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Saxon times and an exciting adventure. ____________________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.' Books For Keeps

HORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: STRATFORD-UPON-AVON takes readerson a gore-tastic tour of the streets of Stratford-upon-Avonexposing all its scurrilous secrets. With a frightful map touristscan plot their path to the past. Fatal fleabites, bloody battlesand brutal beheadings, it's a trip no Horrible history fan willwant to miss

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the RUTHLESS ROMANS, including which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels, who were the terrible twins who founded Rome and which evil emperors made murder a sport. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Brand new from the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Boudica's Secret Diary. Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your mind.

Discover all the foul facts about the Smashing Saxons, includingwho got cow pats as Christmas presents, why wearing a pig on yourhead is lucky and how to make a dead Saxon happy. With a bold, accessiblenew look and revised by the author, these bestselling titlesare sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of TerryDeary fans.

What makes people want to solve a mystery? Read these seven stories and you might decide there are some things that can never be explained. Find out: how one woman checked into a Parisian hotel - and then disappeared?, why a flight never returned, with no sign of wreckage or survivors? & if the ghosts of Borley rectory can ever rest in peace? With gripping accounts and dramatic fact files, uncover some mysterious events from real life and decide what you think really happened.

History with the nasty bits left in! 'The Wicked History of the World' presents the foul but fascinating story of humans from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth cantury - all in glorious and goriest colour. Want to know: * why Alexander the Great banned beards? * what smelly sport was played by samurai warriors? * who tried to bump off her enemies with a cake made with poisoned bath-water? Find out the truth about foul fighting in the Horrible Histories Rules of War, dare to visit the hideous homes in our Slum Street game and then brace yourself before you meet fifty of the most Vicious Villains of all time in our frightful fold-out feature. History has never been so horrible!

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the CUT-THROAT CELTS, including why weird Celt warriors fought with no clothes on, how to preserve your enemy's brain and why the Celts laughed at funerals. Revised by the author to make HORRIBLE HISTORIES more accessible to young readers.

A grisly guided walk around the old city, Durham, with terribly true (well, mainly true) tales. Fourteen stories/sites linked by walking through the city and reading each story linked to that place.

Delving into the most atrocious moments in history, this book presents a collection of the most horrendous events and figures, categorized into gold, silver, and bronze medal winners. From dreadful diseases and infamous battles to cruel punishments and notorious schools, it highlights the absolute worst in various categories. Each entry offers a unique and often shocking perspective on humanity's darkest aspects, making for a fascinating and gruesome read.

This book invites readers to explore the grim realities of Tudor life, featuring tyrannical rulers like Henry VIII, struggling peasants, and common criminals. It also covers the hardships faced by the plague-stricken Stuarts, as well as the conflicts between the Roundheads and Cavaliers.

Tom is a cabin boy for Captain Francis Drake, on his mission to stealSouth American gold from the Spanish fleet. Can Tom survive the tripround the world, through waves three times the height of their tinyship, help Drake defeat the Spanish galleons - and come back rich?

The real story of the rotten Romans and cut-throat Celts - for those who can stomach it!

Top 50 Kings and Queens is packed full of foul facts and loathsomelists all about our ruthless rulers. Filled with new material,this pocket-sized guide to rotten royalty has all the trademark HorribleHistories humour. With eye- catching layouts and new illustrationsfrom Martin Brown, it's perfect for fans of the series andnew readers alike.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES: OXFORD takes readers on a gore-tastictour of the streets of Oxford, exposing all of its mostscurrilous secrets. With the frightful map touristscan plot their path to the past. Burning bishops, blood-soaked streetsand student scraps, it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan willwant to miss!

Discover all the foul facts about fifty gruesome great houses inthis brand new Horrible Histories book.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES: LIVERPOOL takes readers on a gore-tastic tourof the streets of Liverpool. From the Vicious Vikings who slaughteredthe Liverpudlian monks, but left behind their legacy of theword 'scouse', to how the modern Olympics were really invented inLiverpool - it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan will want tomiss!

In this collection of top ten Greek legends, a top police inspector investigates Oedipus's crimes and there's the chance to play the hero in the story of the Trojan war and Achilles. The book also includes nasty ways to die, cruel Greek criminals and petrifying pets of the ancient world.

The Horrible Histories Annual 2013 is a must-have for all Horrible Histories fans. Packed with foul facts, gory games, dreadful jokes and putrid puzzles, plus content from Horrible Histories TV and the virtual world-it's the annual with rat-itude!

Set in the Stone Age, this collection features four engaging tales that blend humor with historical accuracy. Jay learns of impending dangers from his grandfather's stories, while siblings Tuk and Storm face a food crisis on Skara Brae. Sin-leqi discovers the consequences of his laziness through the legendary Gilgamesh, and clever Willow must navigate challenges posed by a new tribe chief. Accompanied by fun illustrations, these stories invite young readers to explore prehistoric life and its real figures, enhanced by educational notes for further learning.

The Horrible Histories Annual 2016 is a must-have for all Horrible Histories fans. Packed with foul facts, gory games, dreadful jokes, quick quizzes and putrid puzzles - it's the annual with rat-itude! Discover all the dreadful details about your favourite eras of history from the Rotten Romans, to the Terrible Tudors and the Gorgeous Georgians to the Woeful World Wars. History has never been so horrible!

Historical fiction from the author of Horrible Histories series about a fascinating historical figure. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+

HORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: YORK takes readers on a gore-tastic tour of the streets of York, exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets. With the frightful full-colour map tourists can plot their path to the past. Deadly diseases, horrendous highwaymen and vicious Vikings, it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan will want to miss!

The blood-curdling history of Britain and Ireland from Terry Deary! The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in full colour. From gory stories of the Black Death, the Battle of Culloden and London's Jack the Ripper, it's all in Horrible Histories: Britain and Ireland: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts behind the story of Britain and Ireland's seafaring heritage in this brand new Horrible Histories book. In Horrible Histories: All at Sea. Full of the dreadful truth behind the story of Britain and Ireland's seafaring heritage, this is a seriously horrible historical read with all the gore and more.

"The Awesome Activity Book" is stuffed with killer quizzes, gruesome games and amazing mazes to bring the awful Egyptians, groovy Greeks and incredible Incas to life. Want paint the inside of a pharaoh's tomb; learn how to compete in the odd Olympic games; and play the Incan initiation game? With over 200 re-usable stickers, the "Awesome Activity Book" will keep you (and your mummy) wrapped up for hours!

Two top "Horrible Histories" titles in a great value paperback! This volume reveals the terrible truth about the Smashing Saxons and their arch enemies the Stormin' Normans, including foul facts about big bad Bill the Conqueror and his bully-boys who battled at Hastings, stormed around Europe and joined the crummy Crusades.

From foul food to coping with legions of lice, discover all the dire details of life in the blood and mud of the First World War in Horrible Histories: Terrible Trenches (World Book Day Edition) ... from both sides of the barbed wire. Discover how your own wee could save your life, which animals wore gas masks and why Big Bertha terrified the Brits. With a bright new cover this bestselling title is sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary and Martin Brown fans.

Frightening facts are given about vicious Vikings, these vile invaders and their savage Saxon enemies in this double book which shares with another on the Measly Middle Ages. This shows what life was really like in days of old, when knights were bold and the peasants were revolting.

Fast-paced and hilarious, this collection of stories by Terry Deary vividly brings Ancient Egypt to life, making history engaging for readers. The new edition features additional readers' notes designed to enhance learning and exploration of this fascinating time period, offering insights that deepen the reader's understanding of Ancient Egyptian culture and history.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: STRATFORD-UPON-AVON takes readers on a gore-tastic tour of the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon exposing all its scurrilous secrets. With a frightful full-colour map tourists can plot their path to the past. Fatal fleabites, bloody battles and brutal beheadings, it's a trip no Horrible history fan will want to miss

It's the deciding match - and Jud has to step in as goalie. There's everything to play for - and then, with Jud's team two-nil down, their star player is hurt. Can Jud take his place and save the match?

A mysterious tower. A girl in a glass case. A stolen phone. A door to an old waxworld. And Boy. Not only are the police looking for him, but the worrying Arfur Loaf is on the warpath too. All Boy has to do is get back to his own time, escape the Terror Train and rescue the girl . . . all before it's too late. That's enough for any boy in one day.

From Tintagel Castle in Cornwall to Skibo Castle in the Scottishhighlands, Horrible Histories: Crackin' Castles covers the historyof Britain from the time of the Romans to the London Blitz. Filledwith adventure, danger, magic, sieges, treachery, spies, revengeand much more besides - all in a new Horrible Histories newspaperstyle!