Refreshed, renewed, reloaded!All the foul favourites from the Horrible Histories series presented in a blood-curdling box with flip-top lid.Contains twenty books and includes:Rotten Romans,Terrible Tudorsand Awesome Egyptians.These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.With shiny foil cover Read more

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories - a hilarious and equally gory spin-off series delving into the diaries of famous people of the past! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Henry VIII's Secret Diary.First! Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most tyrannical kings, bringing you Henry VIII's thoughts on:the PlagueChristmashis wivesthe Frenchexecutionsthe Churchhis wives!Scotlandfeastshis wives!!huntingHorrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your mind.ABOUT THE SERIESHorrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introduction to important figures from history.Fully illustrated throughout and told from the character's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary reveals the (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during the events that shaped their lives.Covering key moments in Henry's life and the history of the Tudor period, the Secret Diary of Henry VIII reveals his:reaction to the death of his father, Henry VIIexperience at the field of the cloth of goldrelations with the Churchhopes for a sonthoughts on his enemies and his alliesright up to the end of his life in 1547.Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era in British History, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the imagination! Read more

Hear all about the Tudors from the great scribe Arthur Inkbott – history like it's never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey through Tudor times with Arthur Inkblott, Queen Elizbeth I’s favourite scribe and his pet ferret, Smudge. Meet Henry VIII and his six wives, fight the Spanish Armada, see Shakespeare’s plays performed for the very first time and sail around the world with Christopher Columbus!Packed with jokes, comic illustrations and fascinating facts, this hugely entertaining fictional biography will make you look at the Tudors in a whole new light! Read more

In 1666, London's citizens woke to see the skyline above their city's cramped wooden houses ablaze. The Great Fire of London is a hauntingly beautiful visual re-telling of one of the most well-known disasters in the city's history. To commemorate the 350th anniversary of the fire, powerful and sumptuous drawings from the new east London illustrator, James Weston Lewis, bring the events of November 1666 to life in this stunning gift book.Lewis's drawings take readers on a journey, from the single smouldering coal that falls out of the baker's oven to the swirling clouds of ash that engulf the city and then in to the very heart of the fire itself. As the pages turn, you can witness London burning to the ground and then rebuilding again. Children will love examining the rich detail of each spread, from the detailed city map to the drawings of London before, during and after the fire took hold. This book takes the dramatic historical information surrounding the Great Fire of London and transforms it into a breathtaking story that will transfix readers of all ages. Read more

It's time for the Tudors! This turbulent period in history is known for beheadings, burnings, and bloodshed. Expect no holds barred in this comprehensive reference title for children from the best-selling DK Eyewitness series.Tudor England was lifted by trade and exploration, but blighted by treachery and rebellion. Experience the historic highs and the lows firsthand with Eyewitness Tudor. Hold court with Henry VIII and his long-suffering wives before making merry with high society enjoying their feasts and fashion. Walk among the ordinary folk, including market traders and street entertainers, and decide whether you would have liked growing up in Tudor times. If you want a project pick-me-up to assist with school studies or simply a fantastic read about our colourful past, look no further.This updated edition is more informative and interactive than ever before, thanks to new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. The giant fold-out wall chart presenting Tudor times will be a welcome addition to any bedroom or classroom wall. Read more

Delve into the past and explore the life and reign of Henry VIII in this fascinating biography for children.Learn about one of the most famous monarchs in British history in this biography for kids aged 5-11 exploring Henry VIII's life.Bright, playful illustrations and simple, age-appropriate text makes this book the perfect introduction to the infamous Tudor king. Henry VIII covers all the key moments in the fascinating man's life, from his struggles to father a son and the fates of his six wives, to the formation of the Church of England and wars with France and Scotland.This children’s book on Henry VIII offers:- New information about Henry’s life on every page, from his route to a divorce and the fates of his six wives to his military victories and his love of parties.- The third installment, after Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, in the best-selling History’s Greatest Leaders series.- Educational information about the British monarchy for young historians.This biography for children brought to you by the publisher of Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III will supplement your child's learning and curiosity as it reveals the secrets of a larger-than-life king from long ago.More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you enjoyed learning about one of Britain’s most well-known kings, then why not try other books in the History’s Greatest Leaders series, Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III? Read more

Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Terrible Tudors with history’s most horrible headlines: Tudor edition. Jump into Tudor life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover why Henry VIII thought he'd married a horse, how the Tudors tortured their enemies and which shocking swear words they used. It’s all in Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors:fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie –Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it! Read more

Find out all about the Great Fire of London, in 1666 - what caused it, how it spread, how it was put out and how the city was rebuilt in its wake. A simple but comprehensive introduction to this key historical event. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this book is for children who can read fluently but are still building their confidence. Read more

An adventure series filled with suspense, mystery, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teensNote: If you’re thinking about reading beyond Book 1, then I have some great news: Books 1-3 can be purchased as a 500+ page single volume, so you can get all 3 stories for the price of 2!⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Over 6,000 five-star reviews for the series on Amazon and Goodreads!Peter, an exceptionally clever junior high school kid, is pulled into an adventure where he and a few friends have to solve a series of very challenging riddles and puzzles. Peter’s mind, which has an amazing talent for problem-solving, is needed to save the world.This adventure sure is a big change from what Peter typically deals with in life: He gets called geek and nerd by everyone in the cool group. He tries to hide his love for learning, in the hope of sticking out a little less. He fantasizes about a girl who is out of his league.Peter and his friends must solve every confusing riddle and challenging puzzle they face. If they can’t, a powerful supernatural being will cause immense destruction and devastation...The Puzzled Series is a one-of-a-kind mystery adventure that will capture the interest of kids, teenagers, and adults. You’ll be scratching your head as you try to solve the puzzles and riddles along with the characters!Here’s what readers are saying:★★★★★ “My son keeps yelling I love this book. He doesn't say that very often. Bravo.”★★★★★ “It's fun, cool, mysterious, and exciting, just what I look for in a book! (Zoe, age 9)”★★★★★ “My 10-year-old and 8-year-old loved diving into this awesome adventure story.”★★★★★ “Brilliant adventure story probably aimed at 8-12 year olds but I am a female 70 (something) and loved it.”★★★★★ “My inner 10-year-old was hooked from the first page.” Read more

Discover all the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors with history's most horrible headlines.All the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors are ready to uncover, including:who invited Queen Lizzie to visit his brand new toiletand what you get when you sew the front of a chicken to the back of a pig Fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it! Read more

Zula and Milo are back on another thrilling, time travelling adventure as their magical bathtub catapults them to the year 1845. Here they meet trailblazer Pablo Fanque, the first Black circus owner and master equestrian, and are plunged into a vibrant world of Victorian acrobats and daring lion tamers.But a series of puzzling events threaten to destroy Pablo’s circus dreams, putting the entire performance - and Zula and Milo’s return home - at risk.With the clock ticking down to opening night, can Zula unravel the mystery in time?Discover a page-turning adventure of friendship and courage that celebrates a remarkable figure from Black British history for 8 year olds and up."I would recommend to a friend because it was like a an extra fun history lesson." Maya, age 9"Utterly captivating." Imogen, age 10"Funny, engrossing and action-packed" Edea, age 9"It is a book with meaning and is all-round entertaining." Henry age 9"Exciting with amazing cliff hangers" Mica age 9"I really enjoyed this fun, pacy time-travelling adventure, which has lots of humour and a mystery at its heart. Zula and Milo are likeable, pro-active main characters and I loved how supportive they are of each other. The Victorian circus bursts to life, with historical details sprinkled through with a light touch, whilst teaching the reader about Victorian currency, customs and slang. I loved the way that real historical details are woven through the story without detracting from the fast-paced adventure!" E. L. Norry (author of Fable House)Praise for Time Tub TravellersWinner of Best Debut Novel in the Ink Book Prize 2024Shortlisted for Best Children's Book in the Selfies Book Awards 2025"Fast -paced, funny, informative and fresh." Ian Eagleton (author of Glitter Boy)"A fantastically well-imagined, fast-paced and hilarious novel for young readers…offering an all-important glimpse into the crucial, yet often lesser-known, melting point of Black and British history." P. A. Staff (author of Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power)Time Tub Travellers in an award-winning series that is ideal for engaging and entertaining readers ages 8 and up. This fast-paced adventure series is perfect for bringing Black British history to life, even for kids who don't enjoy history. Read more

Divorced, beheaded, and died. Divorced, beheaded, survived! Uncover the secret lives of Henry VIII's ill-fated wives and what life was like as a Tudor queen.Henry VIII has asked for your hand in marriage, but marrying the King was no easy option. Henry VIII was a powerful, ruthless leader, with a track history of beheadings, adultery and scandal. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Tudor court, this book explores Henry and his many wives - what went right, what went wrong, and what ultimately became of them all. With information on the church's break with Rome and the roles of key figures, such as Wolsey and Cranmer, this treacherous guide is the perfect curriculum companion to the Tudor period.The ever-popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series transports readers to the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers. The first-person narrative approach puts children in the shoes of some of the most unfortunate people ever to have lived. Read more

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively: Horrible Histories Savage 8 Book Collection Set By Terry Deary: Titles In This Set: Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors Horrible Histories: Vile Victorians Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War Horrible Histories: Woeful Second World War Read more

From the superstar creator of The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom comes a hilarious new story about three wicked dragons who are absolutely determined to be bad.  We're the Bad Dragon Club and we're bad as can be.   We’re rascals and rogues and wrong’uns all three.   We’re so full of bad, any badder and we’d burst.   We're the Bad Dragon Club and we’re here to do our worst.  Scorch, Grub and Fang think they are a rather fearsome gang. But when their attempts to cause mayhem somehow keep misfiring and actually HELP people, will these three bad dragons . . . turn good?   Look out for other, hilarious books by Beach:The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom The Knight with the Blazing Bottom  The Princess with the Blazing Bottom Read more

Like Michelangelo, Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name. A name that is synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the era's great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope with which he was able to observe the heavens. From there, not even the sky was the limit! He turned long held notions about the universe topsy turvy with his support of a sun-centric solar system. Patricia Brennan Demuth offers a sympathetic portrait of a brilliant man who lived in a time when speaking scientific truth to those in power was still a dangerous preposition. Read more

Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Angry Aztecs with history’s most horrible headlines: Aztec edition. Jump into Aztec life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover why the Aztecs liked to eat scum, when the world is going to end and why they loved drinking wine with live toads in. It’s all in Horrible Histories: Angry Aztecs:fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie –Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it! Read more

Discover the Wonders of History with Your Little OneIntroduce your child to the captivating world of history with the enchanting Have you Heard of? series. Perfect for children under 7, this poetical picture book collection brings ancient civilisations and historical periods to life through engaging rhymes and beautiful illustrations.Dive into the First Books of the Series:Have You Heard Of Ancient Egypt? Journey to the land of pyramids and pharaohs. Explore the secrets of mummies, hieroglyphics, and the River Nile.Have You Heard Of The Romans? March into the heart of the Roman Empire. Discover gladiators, grand architecture, and the legends of ancient Rome.Have You Heard Of The Tudors? Step into the royal court of the Tudors. Learn about kings and queens, magnificent castles, and the fascinating stories of the Tudor dynasty.More titles including Have you heard of Ancient Greece, the Celts, the Victorians and more!Stay tuned for more exciting titles in the Have you Heard of? series, each one carefully crafted to spark curiosity and a love of history in young readers.Why Choose the Have you Heard of? history for kids book series?Educational Fun: Combining historical facts with whimsical poetry to create a memorable learning experience.Beautifully Illustrated: Vibrant and detailed illustrations that captivate young minds.Perfect for Early Readers: Simple language and engaging rhymes make it easy for young children to follow along.Ignite your child's imagination and introduce them to the wonders of the past with the Have you Heard of? series. Ideal for bedtime stories, classroom reading, or as a special gift for young explorers.Order now and start your historical adventure today. Read more

A spectacular gift book for children interested in how things work.This beautifully engineered glimpse into the world and works of Leonardo da Vinci is a spectacular 3-D celebration of one of the world’s most creative minds. Presented as if it were the master’s previously undiscovered private journal, it recreates his original notes, drawings and astonishing inventions. Read more

Discover all the foul facts about the history of Old Blighty with history's most horrible headlines: English edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to England. From which monk tried to pinch the devil's nose with a pair of tongs and why some people in the Middle Ages ate dove droppings to which English King was accused of being a werewolf. It's all in Horrible Histories: England:fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it! Read more

Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Incredible Incas with history’s most horrible headlines: Inca edition. Jump into Inca life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover how a bucket of pee could make you beautiful, why servants ate the emperor's hair and how sick people were tricked into feeling better. It’s all in Horrible Histories: Incredible Incas:fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie –Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it! Read more