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Horrible Histories Savage By Terry Deary 8 Book Collection Set - Ages 7+ - Paperback 9-14 Scholastic
Horrible Histories Savage By Terry Deary 8 Book Collection Set - Ages 7+ - Paperback 9-14 Scholastic
Horrible Histories Savage By Terry Deary 8 Book Collection Set - Ages 7+ - Paperback 9-14 Scholastic
Horrible Histories Savage By Terry Deary 8 Book Collection Set - Ages 7+ - Paperback 9-14 Scholastic
Horrible Histories Savage By Terry Deary 8 Book Collection Set - Ages 7+ - Paperback 9-14 Scholastic
Horrible Histories Savage By Terry Deary 8 Book Collection Set - Ages 7+ - Paperback 9-14 Scholastic
Horrible Histories Savage By Terry Deary 8 Book Collection Set - Ages 7+ - Paperback 9-14 Scholastic
Horrible Histories Savage By Terry Deary 8 Book Collection Set - Ages 7+ - Paperback 9-14 Scholastic

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What's Inside This Set

8 books included

  1. Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

    Book 1

  2. Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans

    Book 2

  3. Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings

    Book 3

  4. Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages

    Book 4

  5. Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors

    Book 5

  6. Horrible Histories: Vile Victorians

    Book 6

  7. Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War

    Book 7

  8. Horrible Histories: Woeful Second World War

    Book 8

  9. +4 more
  10. +4 more
SKU B2D3870 ISBN: 9780702315831
by Scholastic

It's Horribly Good! (Trust us)

Who doesn't love a dash of history served in the most delightfully exciting way possible? Terry Deary certainly does, and he's gifted us with a collection that's not just a best-seller but a treasure trove of historical hilarity. 

Horrible Histories, a beloved series, offers a humorous, witty, and lighthearted dive into the annals of history. If you're looking for a way to introduce your children to the past, these books are the ultimate gateway. Perfect for children aged 7-9, Horrible Histories also casts its spell on older kids and, dare we say, even adults!

Each book in the series explores a specific historical era or event, from the mighty Roman Empire and the tumultuous Tudors to the gripping World Wars, revealing fascinating facts about the people, places, and events that shaped our world. With a writing style renowned for its wit, Horrible Histories employs cartoons, illustrations, and jokes to make history irresistibly fun.

This series hasn't just captured young imaginations; it's conquered them, selling millions of copies worldwide. Praised for making history approachable and engaging, Horrible Histories fosters a love of learning about the past, offering a lively alternative to dry, traditional history textbooks. It's a firm favourite among kids and parents alike.

Why Horrible Histories is a Must-Read

Horrible Histories shines with its unique approach to teaching history. It breaks free from the constraints of traditional textbooks, offering a refreshing and enjoyable way for children to learn about historical events and figures. Whether you're a parent seeking an engaging educational tool or a teacher hunting for resources to captivate your students, Horrible Histories is an outstanding choice.

Dive into the world of Horrible Histories today and embark on a time-travelling journey brimming with laughter, learning, and endless discoveries.

Titles in This Set :

  1. Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians
  2. Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans
  3. Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings
  4. Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages
  5. Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors
  6. Horrible Histories: Vile Victorians
  7. Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War
  8. Horrible Histories: Woeful Second World War

Discover history with all the nasty bits left in! These books are a great way to encourage children to learn about history. These books contain valuable and gory information from brutal Roman entertainment to Ancient Egyptian burial rituals. The Horrible Histories books are loved by children and adults alike, with many people using them throughout school and even at University to help them grasp specific topics. CBBC adapted these fantastic books into a children's show, which involved acting out famous scenes from the novels and adding catchy songs and more visual learning tools to help children understand and learn about a wide variety of important historical events. 

Whether your child is new to the subject or a budding history buff, this box set is the perfect addition to their library. The book set features eight nasty novels crammed with historical facts framed in a memorable and accessible way to make history fun. 

From the publisher:

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

All the Awful Egyptians' most horrible facts are ready for readers to uncover, including why the Egyptian people worshipped a dung beetle, which the pharaoh married her grandfather

and what the 'Shepherd of the Royal Backside' had to do!

Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans

All the foul facts about the Rotten Romans are ready to uncover, including what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts and how ancient Britons got their hair nice and spiky.

Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings

The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, takes on the Vikings in this marauding look at our Scandinavian ancestors. From Viking Gods in wedding dresses to corpses on trial to death by booby-trapped statues, it's all in Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings.

Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages

All the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages are ready to be revealed, including why chickens had their bottoms shaved, a genuine jester's joke, and what a ten-year-old treacle was used for.

Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors

All the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors are ready to be uncovered, including who invited Queen Lizzie to visit his brand-new toilet and what you get when you sew the front of a chicken to the back of a pig.

Horrible Histories: Vile Victorians

All the foul facts about the Vile Victorians are ready to be uncovered, including the murderers who wouldn't hang when the first public loo was flushed and how stag hunting took place in Paddington Station.

Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War

Terry Deary gives us all the facts on the First World War, including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets.

Horrible Histories: Woeful Second World War

All the foul facts about the Wretched Second World War are ready to be revealed, including why the blitzed Brits ate chicken fruit, sinkers, and nutty, what really happened in Dad's Army, and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask.

For more books like these, remember to check out our Horrible Histories page, and for more by the author, check out our Terry Deary page. We also have a fantastic collection of educational books that can be used for study or personal interest.

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It breaks free from the constraints of traditional textbooks, offering a refreshing and enjoyable way for children to learn about historical events and figures. Whether you're a parent seeking an engaging educational tool or a teacher hunting for resources to captivate your students, Horrible Histories is an outstanding choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the world of Horrible Histories today and embark on a time-travelling journey brimming with laughter, learning, and endless discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorrible Histories: Awful Egyptians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorrible Histories: Rotten Romans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorrible Histories: Vicious Vikings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorrible Histories: Vile Victorians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorrible Histories: Frightful First World War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorrible Histories: Woeful Second World War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover history with all the nasty bits left in! These books are a great way to encourage children to learn about history. These books contain valuable and gory information from brutal Roman entertainment to Ancient Egyptian burial rituals. The Horrible Histories books are loved by children and adults alike, with many people using them throughout school and even at University to help them grasp specific topics. CBBC adapted these fantastic books into a children's show, which involved acting out famous scenes from the novels and adding catchy songs and more visual learning tools to help children understand and learn about a wide variety of important historical events. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether your child is new to the subject or a budding history buff, this box set is the perfect addition to their library. The book set features eight nasty novels crammed with historical facts framed in a memorable and accessible way to make history fun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorrible Histories: Awful Egyptians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the Awful Egyptians' most horrible facts are ready for readers to uncover, including why the Egyptian people worshipped a dung beetle, which the pharaoh married her grandfather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand what the 'Shepherd of the Royal Backside' had to do!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorrible Histories: Rotten Romans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the foul facts about the Rotten Romans are ready to uncover, including what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts and how ancient Britons got their hair nice and spiky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorrible Histories: Vicious Vikings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe master of making history fun, Terry Deary, takes on the Vikings in this marauding look at our Scandinavian ancestors. From Viking Gods in wedding dresses to corpses on trial to death by booby-trapped statues, it's all in Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages are ready to be revealed, including why chickens had their bottoms shaved, a genuine jester's joke, and what a ten-year-old treacle was used for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors are ready to be uncovered, including who invited Queen Lizzie to visit his brand-new toilet and what you get when you sew the front of a chicken to the back of a pig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorrible Histories: Vile Victorians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the foul facts about the Vile Victorians are ready to be uncovered, including the murderers who wouldn't hang when the first public loo was flushed and how stag hunting took place in Paddington Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorrible Histories: Frightful First World War\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry Deary gives us all the facts on the First World War, including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorrible Histories: Woeful Second World War\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the foul facts about the Wretched Second World War are ready to be revealed, including why the blitzed Brits ate chicken fruit, sinkers, and nutty, what really happened in Dad's Army, and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more books like these, remember to check out our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/horrible-histories\"\u003e Horrible Histories page\u003c\/a\u003e, and for more by the author, check out our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/terry-deary\"\u003e Terry Deary page\u003c\/a\u003e. 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