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Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War

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Foul facts of Frightful First World War.

Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War is a must-read for those who love historical books with a quirky twist. Terry Deary has managed to capture the gruesome aspects of the First World War while keeping it engaging and interesting. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the bizarre things soldiers did to survive to the defining moments of the war. Readers will appreciate the book's bold and accessible look, which is perfect for younger audiences. Overall, Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War is an entertaining and educational read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War

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ISBN: 9781407103020

Description

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Frightful First World War, including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.


Author: Terry Deary
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 144
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication Date: 06 Aug 2007
 

Foul facts of Frightful First World War.

Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War is a must-read for those who love historical books with a quirky twist. Terry Deary has managed to capture the gruesome aspects of the First World War while keeping it engaging and interesting. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the bizarre things soldiers did to survive to the defining moments of the war. Readers will appreciate the book's bold and accessible look, which is perfect for younger audiences. Overall, Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War is an entertaining and educational read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.