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The Greatest Mistakes in History

Bloopers, Blunders, and Other Mishaps from History
By Simon Abbott
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Explore the wildest mishaps, miscalculations, and bloopers in history Journey through the most amusing and surprising mistakes in history! Dive into a world where mishaps, miscalculations, and funny failures take centre stage. Perfect for kids aged 7 to 10, this book brings history to life with... Read More
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Explore the wildest mishaps, miscalculations, and bloopers in history Journey through the most amusing and surprising mistakes in history! Dive into a world where mishaps, miscalculations, and funny failures take centre stage. Perfect for kids aged 7 to 10, this book brings history to life with humour and vivid illustrations. From Queen Victoria's coronation chaos to the Titanic's infamous iceberg encounter, each page bursts with fascinating facts and eye-popping visuals. Kids will love learning about ridiculous rulers, engineering emergencies, and sporting slip-ups. This book is more than just entertaining; it's an educational adventure that shows how even the biggest mistakes can lead to great stories.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241791141

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Penguin Books Science & Nature Simon Abbott

About the Author

Simon Abbott is an author and illustrator who has been creating children's books, games, and stationery for over 15 years. He specialises in bold colours and delightful characters of all kinds and describes his work as fun, fresh, and happy.

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