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Paws, Claws and Jaws: The World's Wildest Animal Tails

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

informative humorous engaging illustrated

Genres

Animals Humour Non-fiction

Synopsis

Explore the wildest animal tales throughout history in this engaging book. From Stone Age sacrifices and Roman arena games to a Victorian baboon railway signalman and the bat-inspired invention of sonar, discover fascinating and sometimes gruesome stories about animals' roles in human history. Fully illustrated and packed with humour, it's a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style.

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

144 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2024

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