Horrible Histories   If you can stomach the horrible side of history, then Horrible Histories is for you! Author Terry Deary is one of the United Kingdom's most well-known authors of children's books, and his popular Horrible Histories series is now over 10 years old. The books are loaded with hilarious cartoons and illustrations, some drawn by Martin Brown and others by Philip Reeve. Remember, don't go near these books if you're squeamish, because this is history with the really nasty bits left in! The books are published in the U.K. by the publisher of the Murderous Maths series, so the reader will encounter a few English spellings, English sayings, etc. As an American, I find this adds to my enjoyment of the series. I have only included a few of the many Horrible Histories books here. If they prove popular enough, I will add more! Please give me your feedback. (Note: you can also order titles that are not listed here from us, and we should have them in a couple of weeks. Just drop us an email with your list). General recommendation: for ages 9-12.     Dark Knights and Dingy Castles by Terry Deary (Horrible Histories Special) takes you charging back to the days of chivalry, when knights clanked about in shining armour waving weird weapons, peasants cleaned up the mess afterwards, and everyone lived in dark, dingy, horrible homes. Want to know: why one nutty knight chopped off his own finger?, the revolting truth about a gong-farmer's job?, what went on in gruesome castle garderobes? Read on and find out about dreadful dungeons, cruel crusaders, and ghastly ghosts that haunt creepy British castles. Paper, 176 pages. #2982 $16.35 $13.99 France by Terry Deary (Horrible Histories) reveals the revolting truth behind the rebellious, revolutionary French, from the tortured times of the Dark Ages to the murderous moments of the 19th Century. Want to know: which king thought he was made of glass?, why French bread was once made from broken tiles and bricks?, or how to play hopscotch like a French highwayman? Read about the dire details on a host of curious kings, quirky queens, and evil emperors - and the rebels who had them butchered, beheaded and bumped off when they'd had enough of them. Find out about France's foul famines, terrible Terrors and the gruesome guillotine. Paper, 176 pages. 8.25"x5.25"x.6" #9252 $16.35 $14.75 The Frightful First World War and The Woeful Second World War - Two-books-in-one! These two books present historical details of WWI and WWII that are fascinating, gruesome, and even disgusting. The Frightful First World War tells you all the horrors and hardships of the war that was meant to last four months...but ground on for four grim years. The Woeful Second World War gives you the dire details about the worst war ever - from snow-bound cities under siege to fly-infested jungle trenches. Included are curious quizzes, rotten recipes, gruesome games and terrible tests. We've been selling this book at conferences and have had terrific feedback. Several young people have gotten hooked on history after reading this compilation and have special-ordered more Horrible Histories, as well as Horrible Science and Geography books from us. We have quite a number of the different titles in stock and will add them to our web site as time allows. If you don't see a title you want on our web site, just drop us an email. Non-fiction, ages 10+. Teens and adults will enjoy too. Paper, 256 pages. 5.25"x7.75"x.625" #3317X $14.35 $12.99 The Measly Middle Ages by Terry Deary tells you what life was really like in days of old when knights were bold, women wore tall pointy hats and the peasants were revolting. Learn fascinating facts, revolting recipes, and gruesome games. Find out about Medieval monks, the dreaded Black Death, and schools that really knew how to make children suffer. Paper, 128 pages. Front and back covers have some creasing. One copy available. #9007 $3.99   top of page