Cruel Kings and Mean Queens
- 148 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
After Andy presses the wrong button on a weird machine and turns into a dog, his friend Jake tries to help him turn back into a human.
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Esta serie se adentra en los rincones más oscuros e inusuales de la historia con un toque humorístico y, a menudo, desagradable. Descubra los eventos reales, impactantes y frecuentemente extraños que dieron forma al pasado. Cada libro desvela verdades extrañas sobre figuras famosas y gente común por igual. Es una mirada divertida y educativa sobre lo espantosa que puede ser la historia fascinante.
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Rowdy Revolutions
- 192 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to Which Chinese emperor was overthrown by his mum? Why one revolution made ugly people very scared indeed? What Count Dracula was really like? You can find out about the gruesome guillotine in the French Revolution, meet the legendary leaders like Leon Trotsky, and discover how to plan your own rowdy revolution.
Wicked Words
- 192 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
This is a book about the English language and its horrible history. It includes proverbs, wacky word games, and riddles.
"Discover the foul facts that make the history of the twentieth century so horrible - all the gore and more!"--Back cover
Dark Knights and Dingy Castles
- 176 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
Readers can discover all the foul facts about DARK KNIGHTS AND DINGY CASTLES, including why one nutty knight chopped off his own finger, the revolting truth about a gong-farmer's job and what went on in gruesome castle garderobes. With a bold look these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
Bloody Scotland
- 192 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
Part of the HORRIBLE HISTORIES series, a history of Scotland from the Dark Ages through to the 20th century, with information on subjects such as kings and queens, key historical figures, torture techniques, and ghostly myths. With illustrations by Martin Brown.
Horrible Histories: Ireland
- 208 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
"An eye-catching new edition of this Horrible Histories Special - with all the gruesome bits left in! HORRIBLE HISTORIES SPECIAL: IRELAND lets readers discover all the foul facts IRELAND, including why wax models were captured and made Prisoners of War, which warriors went to battle naked, and how to make yourself invisible. With a bold look these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans." --Amazon.com
Horrible Christmas
- 96 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
'Horrible Christmas' takes an alternative look at the festive season, with facts on foul but festive food, curious Christmas customs and cruel yule disasters. Read seasonal stories to send shivers down your spine, and meet Santa's little helper.
The USA
- 192 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
The Horrible History of the USA is bulging with the nastiest and meanest moments in American history since cruel Chris Columbus first sighted land. This work includes details on the grim Pilgrim Fathers, and about Bill the Kid and Calamity Jane.
France
- 176 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
The Horrible History of France reveals the revolting truth behind the rebellious, revolutionary French, from the tortured times of the Dark Ages to the murderous moments of the 19th century
Horrible Histories: England
- 208 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
An eye-catching new edition of this Horrible Histories Special - with all the gruesome bits left in! HORRIBLE HISTORIES SPECIAL: ENGLAND lets readers discover all the foul facts about England, including which monk tried to pinch the devil's nose with a pair of tongs, why some people in the Middle Ages ate dove droppings and which English king was accused of being a werewolf. With a bold look these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
Rotten Rulers
- 176 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
Readers can discover all the foul facts about ROTTEN RULERS, including who gave the job of high priest to a donkey and who celebrated victory by eating his enemy's head? With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra- horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
Wales
- 159 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
Terry Deary explores the dark history of Wales, featuring tales of Norman invaders, Viking raiders, deadly dragons, and battling bards. Readers will learn about the harsh lives of miners and the Celts' fascination with severed heads.
