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Horrible Histories Handbooks: The Horrible History of the World
Every horrid bit of history you ever wanted to know – in a handy pocket-size. Now all the nasty bits are at your fingertips! From brain-nibbling Neanderthals to the terrifying 20th Century, discover heaps of horrid facts to make you laugh your socks off. Want to know: why Alexander the Great banned beards? What smelly sport the Samurai warriors played? Who tried to bump off her enemies with a cake made with poisoned bath-water? It’s got all the wickedness of the world – all the gore and more!
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Terry Deary
Terry is a former actor, theatre-director and Drama teacher and currently lives in County Durham. He has written over 150 books in the UK, including 44 Horrible Histories titles, and was voted the fifth most popular living children’s author in a 2005 Guardian survey.
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Horrible Histories Puzzle Activity
Follow the puzzle to find out what each of the knights won in their tournament.
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