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See moreDiscover all the frightful facts behind the story of cars on the road across the world in this brand new Horrible Histories book. From scalding steam engines to preposterous propellor powered vehicles, awful accidents to rebellious road raiders, cursed cars and risky racers, it's all in Horrible Histories: On the Road.
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Put the pedal to the metal! Discover all the foul facts behind the story of cars and automobiles across the world with history's most horrible headlines: motor edition.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the road. From scalding steam engines to preposterous propellor-powered vehicles, awful accidents to rebellious road raiders, cursed cars and risky racers, it's all in Horrible Histories: On the Road:
Fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included.
With a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new.
The 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!
Series: Horrible Histories
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On the Road
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Discover all the foul facts about the Gorgeous Georgians with history’s most horrible headlines. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Gorgeous Georgians. From what the Georgians used squashed fish eyes for to the effects of their toxic makeup, it's all in Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians: Fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
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Discover all the foul facts about fifty gruesome great houses with history’s most horrible headlines: Gruesome Great Houses edition. Jump into horrible houses with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. From Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace in London, this book covers the history of Britain and Ireland from the time of the savage Stone Age right up...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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Discover all the foul facts about the history of the Bard's hometown with history's most horrible headlines: Stratford-upon-Avon edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the historical town of Shakespeare's birthplace. From why fleabites turned fatal and what bloody battles took place there to why locals lob cheese in the river. It's all in...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Slimy Stuarts (newspaper edition)
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...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Dublin
Horrible Histories Gruesome Guides: Dublin takes readers on a gore-tastic tour of the streets of Dublin, exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets. Tourists can plot their path to the past: picnic with pirates at St Stephen's Green, creep around the cruel cathedrals, and then head to dreadful Dublin Castle. Torture, traitors, and cut-throat Irish chieftains—it's a trip no Horrible...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Awful Egyptians
Discover all the foul facts about the Awful Egyptians with history's most horrible headlines. All the Awful Egyptians' most horrible facts are ready for readers to uncover, including: why the Egyptian people worshipped a dung beetle which pharaoh married her grandfather and what the 'Shepherd of the Royal Backside' had to do! Fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Queen Boudica's Secret Diary
From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Queen Boudica's Secret Diary. Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most powerful warriors, bringing you Boudica's thoughts on: the Romans! uprisings! marriage! Gaul! Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters...Paperback$1499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Terrible Thames
Keep your hands inside the boat at all times! Discover all the terrifying tales about the number one river in London with history's most horrible headlines: Terrible Thames edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Thames. From gory stories of death, crime, creepy creatures and more to freezing Frost Fairs which included an...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Terrible Traitors
Terrible Traitors is a horrible compendium of the worst traitors in history. Were they really all bad? You decide. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, tells the tales of fifty brutal betrayals across history. Did you know that the oldest story in the world is about the traitor Enkidu, who dared to rise up against King Gilgamesh? You...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Villainous Victorians
Discover all the foul facts with history's most horrible headlines: Victorian edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Victorian era. From ridiculous stories of why burglars were scared of bogies to how a snick fadger might kiddy-nap your spangle, it's all in Horrible Histories: Villainous Victorians: Fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
On the Road by Terry Deary, a children's book, captures readers with its delightful storytelling and engaging characters. The narrative's humour and educational content make it an enjoyable read for both children and their parents. Readers appreciate its ability to entertain while subtly imparting historical knowledge.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780702323188
Publisher: Scholastic
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Scholastic
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Martin Brown
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 164.0mm
Height: 180.0mm
Weight: 110g
Pages: 144
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