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Captive Celt by Terry Deary
$14.95 AUD
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Roman Tales Ser.
AD 51: Bran is a slave, a prisoner of Rome, but dreams of one day returning to his homeland, Britannia, to fight against the Romans. When the proud young slave is overheard criticizing Rome, he is thrown into prison and faces execution the next day. Luckily, his cell mate Caratacus is a very special pri ...Show more
Cruel Kings and Mean Queens by Terry Deary
$17.99 AUD
Category: Education | Series: Horrible Histories Special | Reading Level: From 8 To 12
Which king died after falling off the toilet? Why people thought King John was a werewolf? Why Queen Anne's feet were covered in garlic? This gruesome guide lets you into the secrets of our mad, menacing and murderous monarchs and the terrible times in which they ruled.
England by Terry Deary
$17.99 AUD
Category: Education | Series: Horrible Histories Special | Reading Level: From 8 To 12
History with the nasty bits left in! The Horrible History of England reveals the awful truth behind the rebellions, riots and rumpuses that have made England what it is today (whatever that is). From the cruel Celts right up to the terrible 20th century it's a tale that will make you quake. Want to know ...Show more
Fatal Fire by Terry Deary
$14.95 AUD
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Romans Ser.
AD 64. Rome is a frightening place. But little does Christian slave girl Mary realise the dangers that await her when she accompanies her master to the city. It is the day of the chariot races and Mary finds herself the only witness to a terrible crime. Soon it is not just the thieves and drunks she has ...Show more
Goose Guards by Terry Deary
$14.95 AUD
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Romans Ser.
387 BC: Rome is under attack from the vicious Gauls and the barbarian army is now preparing to besiege the Temple of Juno on Capitol Hill,home of Brutus, a trainee priest. The temple's inhabitants are offered help from the army of Lord Furius, but are not sure if he is to be trusted. However, when rescu ...Show more
Groovy Greeks (Horrible Histories) by Terry Deary
$14.99 AUD
Category: Education | Series: Horrible Histories S. | Reading Level: From 8 To 12
Apparently the ancient Greeks were a rather groovy bunch. The boys didn't start school until they were seven, and girls didn't have to go at all. But it wasn't always so jolly. Readers can discover why girls ran about naked pretending to be bears, who had the world's first flushing toilet and why dedica ...Show more
Horrible Histories - France by Terry Deary
$17.99 AUD
Category: Education | Series: Horrible Histories Special | Reading Level: good-very good
History with the nasty bits left in! The Horrible History of France reveals the revolting truth behind the rebellious, revolutionary French, from the tortured times o the Dark Ages to the murderous moments of the 19th Century Want to know: *which King thought he was made of glass? *why French bread was ...Show more
Measly Middle Ages (Horrible Histories) by Terry Deary
$14.99 AUD
Category: Education | Series: Horrible Histories | Reading Level: From 8 To 12
It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: A genuine jester's joke? Why chickens had their bottoms shaved? What ten-year-old treacle was used for? Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages - all the gore and more.
Rotten Romans (Horrible Histories) by Terry Deary
$14.99 AUD
Category: Education | Series: Horrible Histories | Reading Level: From 8 To 12
History with the nasty bits left in! 'The Rotten Romans' follows life for folks in Roman Britain from Nasty Nero and other awful emperors, to brave Boudica and the poor old peasants, who tried to send the Romans right back where they came from. Read on to find some terrible tactics of the rotten Roman a ...Show more
Rowdy Revolutions (Horrible Histories Special) by Terry Deary
$17.99 AUD
Category: Education | Series: Horrible Histories Special | Reading Level: very good
It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: 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 Le ...Show more
Terrible True Tales: Egyptians: From the author of Horrible Histories, perfect for 7+ by Terry Deary
$20.00 AUD
Category: Junior Non Fiction
From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. 'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling' - The i newspaper on The Silver HandHorrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a ...Show more