(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

See the mysterious and dangerous world of ancient Egypt through the eyes of a craftsman's child. Get a glimpse of the pharaoh decipher some hieroglyphics and witness the ghastly mummification process...if you dare Quirky illustrations and gruesome facts galore

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

See the stunning and deadly world of ancient Rome through the eyes of a Roman child from a wealthy family. Spend time in a swanky Roman home taste some weird Roman food fermented fish guts anyone and see gladiators fight to the death in the arena Quirky illustrations and gruesome facts galore

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Fact-packed guide to childhood during the Blitz Dozens of gut-busting gags. Snack-sized information - everything from scary gasmasks to exploding sausages

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Fact-packed guide to everything horridly repellent in history. Laugh and learn. Morsel-sized information and dozens of jokes. Sections describe the historic events that are the inspirations for the jokes.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Fact-packed guide to Scotland's strangest people and worst food Laugh and learn. Dozens of gut-busting gags. Snack-sized information - everything from the history of haggis to the nasty end of Mary Queen of Scots

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Laugh and learn. Dozens of gut-busting gags. Snack-sized information - everything from mummified cats to frozen ice maidens

(Hardback)

Travel back in time to meet 11 children, each from the turn of a different century. Each century of the second millennium is brought vividly to life by a child of the period. Intriguing facts complement their stories, and richly detailed illustrations serve up a visual feast that holds a few surprises for the careful observer. Full-color illustrations.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Take an inspiring journey around the world and discover the stories of some remarkable women explorers.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

World War I takes a fresh look at The Great War. From the assassination in Sarajevo which plunged all the major countries in Europe into the war, to the fighting in the trenches, surrender and the terms imposed on an exhausted and humiliated Germany which led directly to World War II.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback)

Get ready... as the captain of a Spanish treasure ship sailing in the Spanish Main, you're about to get captured as a pirate's prisoner! This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback)

Do you think being a Roman gladiator seems glamorous Think again! At gladiator school, you'll be taught to fight, kill, and die in a suitably sporting manner to entertain the Roman crowds. If you survive, you could become a hero - but don't count on it.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Get ready: as a young man living in the Roman Empire, you've heard many stories about far-away lands and people. It sounds exciting but you're about to discover how tough life really is for a Roman soldier! The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and narrative approach will absorb readers in the informative story.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Get ready: as a 12-year-old girl living in Britain in the 1880s, you are about to start work for a wealthy family. You will be busy all day long as a Victorian servant. This humorous title can be used as a background approach to wider issues in Victorian times, such as class divides, daily life and the position of men and women.

(Paperback)

Get ready...as an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you are keen to join other explorers in search of a new life elsewhere. It will be a difficult and dangerous journey - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Get ready...for the flight of your life As an American pilot fighting for Britain's Royal Air Force you'll soon see it's not all guts and glory being a World War II pilot. The sky's the Limit

(Paperback)

As an ancient Egyptian, your body is being prepared for the afterlife. But it's fairly disgusting business, and you can't be sure that you will always be treated with respect. This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)