Readers might already know that Julius Caesar is horribly famous for: conquering loads of countries; going out with Quee... MoreJulius Caesar and His Foul Friends
Sir Frances Drake (1540-96) was a fearless explorer, a dashing sea hero, and the first Englishman to voyage around the w... MoreSir Francis Drake and His Daring Deeds
You've probably heard of Winston Churchill\. He's the one who raised his fingers in a V sign and smoked a massive cigar.... MoreHorribly Famous: Winston Churchill and his Woeful Wars
Readers might already know that king Henry VIII is horribly famous for: \* having a bit of a weight problem \* marrying ... MoreHenry VIII and His Wicked Wives
Everybody knows that Elizabeth I was called the Virgin Queen, that she had lots of admirers and refused to marry and tha... MoreElizabeth I and Her Terrible Temper
Yes, even though he is dead, Spartacus is still full of surprises. Now you can read the inside story in Spartacus's diar... MoreHorribly Famous: Spartacus and His Glorious Gladiators
You've probably heard of Leonardo da Vinci\. He is dead famous for: \- painting the most famous picture in the world \- ... MoreHorribly Famous: Da Vinci and His Super Brain
Everybody knows Victoria married a chap called Albert and wore black clothes - all the time. But did you know that Victo... MoreHorribly Famous Queen Victoria and her Enormous Empire
Everybody knows Tutankhamun was a Pharaoh with an-over-the top burial mask who went to an early grave. But did you know ... MoreTutankhamun and His Tombful of Treasure
Readers might already be aware that Sir Frances Drake is horrible famous for defeating the Spanish Armada, sailing all t... MoreSir Francis Drake and His Daring Deeds
Readers might already know that Julius Caesar is horribly famous for conquering loads of countries, going out with Queen... MoreJulius Caesar and His Foul Friends
Even though they're dead, the scientists in this "Horribly Famous" title are still full of surprises. Not only did Darwi... MoreDarwin and Other Seriously Super Scientists
You've probably heard of a few writers: William Shakespeare and his popular plays; Jane Austen and her love stories; Cha... MoreCharles Dickens and His Pen Pals
Everybody's heard of Elvis Presley. He is horribly famous for being the King of Rock 'n' Roll, having trouble fitting in... MoreHorribly Famous: Elvis and His Blue Suede Shoes
Famously tutored by Aristotle, Alexander ruthlessly established himself as Macedonian king in the 300s BC, setting about... MoreAlexander the Great and His Claim to Fame
You've probably heard of William Shakespeare\. He is dead famous for: \- writing a few plays \- having a bit of a way wi... MoreHorribly Famous: Shakespeare and His Dramatic Acts
Tutankhamun is given the Horribly Famous treatment. Here you'll find the whole story of King Tut's life and death, plus ... MoreTutankhamun and His Tombful of Treasure
Everybody knows that Boudica went galloping to battle in a big chariot, and became very angry with her Roman rulers. But... MoreHorribly Famous: Boudica and Her Barmy Army
You've probably heard of a few inventors and their bright ideas...Alexander Graham Bell and his telephone. George Steven... MoreInventors and Their Bright Ideas
You've probably heard of Joan of Arc...She's dead famous for leading the French army into battle, going up in smoke when... MoreJoan of Arc and Her Marching Orders
Everybody knows that Oliver Cromwell gave King Charles I the chop and clobbered the Cavaliers with his Roundheads, but i... MoreOliver Cromwell and His Not-so Civil War
Everyone's heard of Mary, Queen of Scots. She is horribly famous for having terrible taste in husbands, rotting away in ... MoreMary Queen of Scots and Her Hopeless Husbands
It was quite funny and the illustration was quite good . I liked reading the funny bits but it got boring a bit ...
Interesting book. Full of detail about Capone, nice illustrations help too.
If you're a fan of old gangster movies, you'll probably enjoy this....
I thought this book was quite like the horrible histories series, funny and interesting facts about lots of different scientists. I liked the silly ca...