Horrible Histories – The Truly Terrible History of the Toilet
Which king was murdered on the toilet? How did the ancient Romans use pee to clean their clothes? From a stone-age cesspit to the royal flush, learn all you need to know for when you’ve got to go.
This is the flush with facts, overflowingly potty, bog standard guide to loos. Just make sure you wash your hands after reading.
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Up in the Air
From hair-raising stories of sheep in parachutes to a stunt pilot’s ‘Dance of Death’, uncover the foul facts about fearless flyers, brave aviators, batty balloonists and more.
Paws, Claws and Jaws
Hold your horses, the cat is out the bag! Discover all the amazing and awful facts about barmy beasts and cagey creatures across time with history’s most horrible headlines: Animals edition.
The Worst in the World
Packed full of the foulest gold, silver and bronze medal-winning stories from horrible history. Discover which bottom position made it to the top as the worst job in history.
The cultural behemoth that has been merrily illustrating the gruesome corners of the past for children since 1993
- The Times
Brilliant
- mail on Sunday
They tell you things you don’t know, they make you laugh, they don’t talk down to you. To get all three, you’ve hit the jackpot.
-Professor Mary Beard
Lesser Spotted Animals
Lesser Spotted Animals
The world of Lesser Spotted Animals starts HERE! Discover the brilliant beasts you never knew you needed to know anything about – from the numbat to the zorilla and everything in between.
Lesser Spotted Animals 2
Discover more brilliant beasts you never knew you needed to know about from the altai argali to the yellow-throated marten
Praise for Lesser Spotted Animals
Brilliantly funny and the illustrations are a Hoot
– BBC Wildlife Magazine
Packed full of fun with plenty of icky bits
– Independent
Informative and funny
– Kirkus Reviews (US)
Joint WINNER UKLA Awards 2018 7 to 11 Category
Nell & The Cave Bear
‘Running away! Cave Bear, that’s it! If the water can run away, so can we. I don’t know where it’s going, but it’s not staying here… We’ll follow the water. Wherever it goes.’
A long time ago, there was a little girl whose best friend was a cave bear cub. He had been small and frightened when Nell found him. Now that he was not so small and not so frightened, the grown-ups were not so sure he was a suitable pet. And so begins the most warm hearted adventure full of excitement and fun as Nell and Cave Bear search for a way to stay together.
‘We’ll get Cave bear back, whatever it takes. I promise.’
A long time ago, Nell and her best friend Cave Bear were searching for place to call home. Life with the pet-loving Sea Clan seemed perfect… until their old enemies the Woodland Clan started causing trouble. Now Nell must face great danger to protect Cave Bear from the hunters. Fortunately, she isn’t alone – with new friends by her side, can she bring the clans back together again?
Join brave little Nell and her beloved companion Cave Bear in this second delightful adventure from renowned illustrator Martin Brown (the Horrible Histories).
Praise for Nell and the Cave Bear
‘Nell and Cave bear have stolen my heart in this beautifully written and exquisitely illustrated young fiction book. An absolute MUST READ if you’re looking for an exciting adventure, a heartwarming tale and two loveable characters.’
‘These adorable stories have all the right ingredients for early readers.’
Lancashire Evening Post
‘Martin Brown’s writing shows a clarity and good natured-ness to match his cartooning.’
Financial Times
‘The pictures add character and gentle humour to a story which is ideal for newly independent readers.‘
Booktrust
‘With it’s core message of friendship and bravery, it’s also a charming and comforting read.’
The Scotsman
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Satan - The Hiss and Tell Memoirs - 1988What With Being Stone Deaf and Everything - 1989Coping with Parents - 1989The A to Z of Absolutely Everything - 1990Coping with Teachers - 1991Madabout Animals - 1991Madabout Dinosaurs - 1991Coping with Girls/Boys - 1992The Life...
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Full name - Martin John Brown Date of birth - 1st November 1959 Birthplace - Melbourne Present place of residence Near -Blandford Forum, Dorset Colour of hair - Brown (grey) Colour of eyes - Blue (grey) Height - 187cm (6’ 1½”) Size of shoe - 11Special virtue - Not...
Horrible Histories Q&A
If you could travel back in time to any era, which would it be and where would you go? There are so many historical events I’d have liked to be at it’s hard to choose. Sailing with Captain Cook? The building of Stonehenge? Watching Apollo 11 take off? But era? I’ll...