Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Histories reader wants to know! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of: the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas the Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs plus dreadful jokes, rotten recipes and a Christmas quiz! With full-colour illustrations by Martin Brown, this 2022 edit...
Slimy Stuarts (newspaper edition) (Horrible Histories)
by Terry Deary
Discover all the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts are ready to uncover, including: why some slimy Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleas which king picked his nose and never washed his hands and why people wore fish on their feet! • fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious bit...
Sunny Makes a Splash: A Graphic Novel (Sunny #4) (Sunny)
by Jennifer L. Holm
Magical History Tour Vol. 3 (Magical History Tour, #3)
by Author Fabrice Erre
Join Annie and Nico as they travel through time and discover the history and importance of “black gold,” the non-renewable natural resource known as oil. Witness the rise of oil throughout history from its unique uses in ancient times to the hunt to dig up more oil as it was discovered underground in 1859. All packaged in a pocket hardcover with easily accessible facts, figures, and trivia retelling the magical history of oil from a kids perspective.
I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #4) (I Survived Graphix)
by Lauren Tarshis
When Jade explores her auntie's shed, she finds it packed with historical treasures. But that's just the beginning of her adventures, as she travels back in time to the Middle Ages on the trail of a stolen unicorn. Help Jade and her new friend Jack to solve the puzzles, find the unicorn and save the day.
Les Misérables: A Graphic Novel (Classic Fiction)
by Luciano Saracino
Although Kathy loves poetry, she is far too shy to recite it in front of her class. But the story of Pauline Johnson, renowned as the "Mohawk Princess," inspires Kathy to overcome her stage fright. Pauline, from the Grand River Reserve in Ontario, crisscrossed the country, reciting her poems to far-flung communities, making her among the most beloved literary figure of the Edwardian era. The Poet is one book in the Tales from Big Spirit series. Tales from Big Spirit is a unique seven-book graph...
Stormin' Normans (newspaper edition) (Horrible Histories)
by Terry Deary
Discover all the foul facts about the Stormin' Normans with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Stormin' Normans are ready to uncover, including: why Norman knights slept with a dolly which pirate hung up his eye-patch and became a saint and why Crusader ships were defended with barrels of pee Fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly...
When evil has seized the city. When death stalks every street. One boy must do battle.Spring 1892, and London is ruled by fear. The brutal Legion have captured the Queen and walled off the city, ushering in a reign of terror. Only the Watchers, a motley band of rebels let by Ben Kingdom, can stop them. But an evil enemy is secretly scheming to unchain the deadly beasts of Hell, from which no one can escape. As Ben readies for the final fight, only one question remains; will the Watchers be victo...
Ahora también una gran producción cinematográfica titulada Alas blancas, coprotagonizada por Helen Mirren y Gillian Anderson. Libro ganador del Premio Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner 2020. En esta historia la abuela de Julian le cuenta cómo ella, Sara, fue acogida por una familia en un pueblo francés ocupado por los nazis durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Le explica cómo fue perseguida por ser judía y cómo el niño al que todos rechazaban se convirtió en su salvador y mejor amigo....
He’s got the mind, the might, and the mustache! Join brilliant scientist and dashing adventurer ALBERT EINSTEIN in a battle to protect the integrity of our timeline when he joins THE TIME MASONS. But when an unthinkable threat puts the past, present, and future in peril, it’s up to him and a squad of epic historical figures to save the universe before the clock runs out. Get ready for an Einstein you never imagined in the greatest time-travel adventure history has never seen.
An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids Kids 9 to 12 will laugh out loud while reading this adventurous graphic novel, which brings an African folk tale to life for a new audience. When Sarra’s parents die, they leave her with an important warning: never let Dan Auta, her little brother, cry. But Dan Auta loves to make trouble. He hitches a ride on the back of a bird, pokes the eye of the king’s son, and even pees on the king’s head. Making sure he doesn’t cry is much harder than Sarra thought...
The Ballad of Yaya Book 6
by Patrick Marty, Jean-Marie Omont, and Charlotte Girard
The continuing adventure of little rich girl Yaya and her street urchin friend Tuduo as they cross war-torn Shanghai in the wake of the Japanese invasion of 1937 in hopes of finding Yaya’s parents. This nine-volume series chronicles their long journey fraught with perils. The children meet all sorts of people, both friendly and wicked, as they travel toward Hong Kong. Yaya and Tuduo learn many growing lessons along the way, not the least of which is to judge a person on their character, not...
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8) (I Survived Graphix)
by Lauren Tarshis
A charming and magical graphic novel based on Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. Jo, Beth, Amy, and Meg March are four sisters living in Concord with their parents--Father, who's tending to soldiers fighting in the Civil War, and Marmee, who teaches the girls simple but effective witchcraft. The Marches have to keep their craft quiet, as there are many in Concord who see magic in a bad light--especi...
Andie dreams of becoming an artist. Her best paintings are inspired by the moon and so she's fascinated by news of the first moon landing. But will it be the same magical place once man has set foot on it, and will her paintings win the attention they deserve? Set in 1969 against the vivid backdrop of one of the most thrilling moments in modern history, this is the second irresistible "Historical House" title from award-winning author, Linda Newbery.
Historial House Mary Ann and Miss Mozart (Historical House)
by Ann Turnbull
Mary Ann's greatest wish is to become an opera singer and she's thrilled when she gets the chance to see child prodigy Mozart perform with his sister in Chelsea. But when her father loses his fortune, she fears her singing dreams may be shattered. This second "Historical House" title from award-winning author, Ann Turnbull, is an enchanting story of dreams and determination, set in the colourful world of eighteenth century London and referencing true events.