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Dublin
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2010 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 20142012-07-24
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It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Whose head was put in a pot and pickled? Why the mayor of Dublin put his mum in prison? Which Irish King led his men to battle... from hisbath? Plot your path to the past with the frightful full-colour map — picnic with pirates at St Stephen's Green and creep around the cruel cathedrals.
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Edinburgh
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2010 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 20142012-07-24
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It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Whose pickled skin became a sought-after souvenir? Why it's alright to spit on the High Street? How the pupils of Edinburgh High School got away with murder? Plot your path to the past with a frightful fll-colour map of the city's horrible highlights — climb up the cursed castle for tales of reckless raids and hit the High Street for a whole host of historical horrors!
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England
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20112012-04-15
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It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know 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? Terry Deary 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.
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Ireland
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20112012-04-15
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It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know why wax models were captured and made Prisoners of War? Which warriors went to battle naked? How to make yourself invisible? Find out the tragic truth about Ireland's foul famines, savage sieges and wretched rebellions, and the incredible Irish people who lived and died in them.
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Pirates and Plunders
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2010 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 21 октрября 20132012-05-12
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This is a brand new series of horribly hilarious stories from the creators of Horrible Histories. With a cast of comic characters and the usual mix of foul fun, Terry Deary's Gory Stories are guaranteed to appeal to all Horrible Histories fans.
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Ruthless Romans
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 21 октрября 20122010-06-11
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The grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time is revealed — from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperors who made murder a sport. Find out which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels and the name of the Roman goddess of door hinges. This title presents the history with the nasty bits left in.
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Scotland
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20112012-04-15
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It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know how to play gruesome games like Twisting the Cow? What the Scots used to do with burnt pigeon droppings? Whether you're glaikit, douce or peelie-wally? Find out the truth about William Wallace, the disgusting details of sick Scottish torture techniques, and how to terrify a tourist with gory Scottish ghost stories.
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Shadow of the Gallows
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2008 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20112010-05-06
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When a boy called Bairn is rescued from his dangerous job as an Edinburgh chimney sweep, he appears to have landed on his feet. But his new job proves just as dangerous and he soon becomes caught up in a plot to kill Queen Victoria. Has he been saved from slavery only to end up swinging at the gallows? Find out in this Vile Victorian adventure, it's got all the gore and so much more.
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Terrifying Tudors
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 21 октрября 20122010-06-11
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Take a look at the mad Tudor monarchs and their suffering subjects — who just couldn't help losing their heads. Discover 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. This title presents the history with the nasty bits left in.
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Wall of Woe
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2008 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20112010-05-06
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A wild and wind-lashed wall separates two terrifying tribes: the Picts and the Britons. Two Gaul soldiers are given the task of guarding the wall — on pain of death. But with catapults, feasts and football to distract them, will they be able to keep the peace and solve the mystery of the lost legion? Find out in this «Rotten Roman» adventure, it's got all the gore and so much more!
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Body Owner's Handbook
Автор: Nick Arnold Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 176 Дата загрузки: 12 апреля 20132012-04-25
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This work presents science with the squishy bits left in! How does your auto-repair function work? Where's your top-of-the-range sensory equipment? What's your rear gas and waste disposal? Get the awful answers in «The Body Owner's Handbook»!
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Evil Inventions
Автор: Nick Arnold Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 21 октрября 20122010-06-11
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»Horrible Science» is getting a make-over! Readers will discover why someone invented the bottom-stabbing bike saddle and why you would need a toilet snorkel. With a fantastic new cover look and extra horrible bits at the back of the book, this best-selling title is sure to be a huge hit with a new generation of «Horrible Science» readers.
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Fearsome Fight for Flight
Автор: Nick Arnold Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20112011-05-06
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Science with the squishy bits left in. «The Fearsome Fight for Flight» will send you sky-high. Are you in a flap to discover who put a parachute on a puppy? Why scientists fire dead birds from cannon? What happened to the world's first flying sheep? If you think you can stomach the sick side of Science, then read on as we go plane crazy. Laugh at some seriously silly flying stunts, find out which scientist was blown up in a balloon, and learn how to build a world-beating plane. With fantastic fact files, quirky quizzes and crazy cartoons, «The Fearsome Fight for Flight» is a real high-flier. Science has never been so horrible.
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Frightening Light and Sounds Dreadful
Автор: Nick Arnold Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 352 Дата загрузки: 24 июля 20102011-07-18
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In «Frightening Light» readers discover what stops their eyeballs from falling out and «Sounds Dreadful» dishes all the dirt on why are farts so noisy. With fantastic fact files and quirky quizzes, teacher tests and crazy cartoons, this terrible twosome has been revamped and is bubbling over with info. Science has never been so horrible.
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Frightening Light
Автор: Nick Arnold Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 176 Дата загрузки: 12 апреля 20132012-04-25
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This title presents science with the squishy bits left in! What stops your eyeballs from falling out? Why can dead bodies make ghostly glowing lights? How can a laser beam sizzle human flesh? Get the awful answers in frightening light!
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Killer Energy
Автор: Nick Arnold Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20112011-05-06
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Fans will love all the gory details of why space loos spray out frozen pee and which chilling chemical can preserve pets! With a fantastic new cover look and extra horrible bits at the back of the book, this best-selling title is sure to be a huge hit with a new generation of Horrible Science readers.
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Killer Energy: AND Shocking Electricity
Автор: Nick Arnold Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 336 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20122014-08-27
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In «Killer Energy» readers discover why space loos spray out frozen pee and «Shocking Electricity» exposes how Hammerhead sharks use electricity to track its victims. With fantastic fact files and quirky quizzes, teacher tests and crazy cartoons, this terrible twosome has been revamped and is bubbling over with info! Science has never been so horrible!
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Alexander the Great and His Claim to Fame
Автор: Phil Robins Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2010 Страниц: 176 Дата загрузки: 12 апреля 20142013-04-25
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Famously tutored by Aristotle, Alexander ruthlessly established himself as Macedonian king in the 300s BC, setting about continuing his father's wars against the Persian Empire (for their attacks on Greek City states 150 years before.) Astride his horse Bucephalas, he embarked on his great eastern campaigns in which he conquered most of the known world, as far as India, taking Greek language and culture with him. He never returned, dying of a fever in Babylon at the age of 32. This is an incredible story of a brilliant military tactician who is bent on taking over the world. Taking part in Battles and sieges galore, Alex even finds himself up against an army off 326 elephants...
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Da Vinci and His Super-brain
Автор: Michael Cox Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2010 Страниц: 176 Дата загрузки: 12 апреля 20142013-04-25
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You've probably heard of Leonardo da Vinci... He is dead famous for: painting the most famous picture in the world; designing the first-ever flying machine; and, being 'the' all-round fabulous Renaissance Man. But have you heard that Leonardo: spent ten years making a seven-metre tall horse; thought pink was the coolest colour for clothes; and, loved to play practical jokes? Yes, even though dead, Leonardo's still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with Leonardo's lost notebook, flick through the pages of the «Milan Messenger» and discover dozens of the dazzling inventions the great man dreamed up in his amazing super-brain. This work is Dead Funny, Dead Gripping, and Dead Famous.
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Darwin and Other Seriously Super Scientists
Автор: Dr. Mike Goldsmith Жанр: Scholastic Издательство: Scholastic Год: 2009 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20112012-04-15
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Even though they're dead, the scientists in this «Horribly Famous» title are still full of surprises. Not only did Darwin come up with the theory of evolution, but he also wrote a book about his pet worms! And Isaac Newton wasn't all that keen on science — sometimes it got on his nerves! Readers can find out everything they ever wanted to know, and more, about their favourite seriously super scientists
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