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Horrible Histories Terrible Trenches

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

informative engaging humorous educational

Genres

Non-fiction Humour Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Explore the grim realities of World War I trenches, from foul food and lice infestations to the use of urine for survival. Learn about animals equipped with gas masks and the fearsome Big Bertha cannon. This book offers a vivid portrayal of life on both sides of the barbed wire during the Great War.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2014

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