The Frightful First World War ; And, The Woeful Second World War : Two Horrible Books in One

Name: The Frightful First World War ; And, The Woeful Second World War : Two Horrible Books in One
ISBN: 9780439997133

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

informative humorous engaging gruesome

Genres

Humour Non-fiction History

What is The Frightful First World War ; And, The Woeful Second World War : Two Horrible Books in One about?

Delve into the grim realities of the First and Second World Wars with this engaging book. Discover how sniffing urine could be a lifesaver in the trenches, why wearing white underwear was perilous during air raids, and how a pair of old socks revealed top secrets. Packed with curious quizzes, rotten recipes, gruesome games, and terrible tests, this book offers a unique and entertaining perspective on history's most dreadful conflicts.

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

256 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2000

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