Horrible Histories series
Horrible Histories is a series of history books published by Scholastic UK. They are designed to get children interested in history by concentrating on the trivial, unusual, gory, or unpleasant. The series has proved exceptionally successful. The books are written by Terry Deary, Peter Hepplewhite and Neil Tonge. The illustrations in the standard print editions are by Martin Brown, Mike Phillips and Philip Reeve.
The BBC Horrible Histories magazine is now available to download in electronic text from National Talking Newspapers and Magazines. Call 01435 866 102 to find out how you can have it pinged straight to your email inbox.
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The text gives you all the grizzly details of Tudor life for everyone - from cruel kings and queens, to poor peasants and common criminals. It'll tell you some terrible Tudor swear... more
Product code: 566632
£7.58
The text contains frightening facts about the vicious Vikings and their savage Saxon enemies - from cruel kings and vengeful Viking warriors to the suffering slaves, the thralls.... more
Product code: 569478
£7.58
The text gives you all the terrible truth about revolting events affecting everyone not so very long ago - from vile Victorian queen herself, to some vicious Victorian villians.... more
Product code: 564972
£7.58
Foul but fascinating stories of humans throughout history, from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the 20th century. Find out: why Alexander the Great... more
Product code: 22202801
£6.99
Wicked words (Contracted braille (Grade 2))
Some fascinating and funny facts about the incredible English language and its horrible history, from the first word ever to dreadful dictionaries and sleazy slang. Read on for... more
Product code: 537752
£10.84
Some fascinating and funny facts about the incredible English language and its horrible history, from the first word ever to dreadful dictionaries and sleazy slang. Read on for... more
Product code: 537753
£10.84
If you want to hear the dreadful truth about Dad's Army, or how sweet rationing drove a teacher to steal from his pupils, or what happened when an elephant got loose in the... more
Product code: 21887001
£4.99
If you want to hear the dreadful truth about Dad's Army, or how sweet rationing drove a teacher to steal from his pupils, or what happened when an elephant got loose in the... more
Product code: 21887002
£4.99
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