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Horrible Histories The Groovy Greeks

Name: Horrible Histories The Groovy Greeks
ISBN: 9781407106717

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

humorous informative engaging educational

Genres

Humour History Non-fiction

What is Horrible Histories The Groovy Greeks about?

Explore the fascinating world of ancient Greece with 'The Groovy Greeks'. Discover why some Greek girls ran about naked pretending to be bears, who had the world's first flushing toilet, and why dedicated doctors tasted their patients' ear wax. This book delves into the lives of horrible heroes, savage Spartan soldiers, foolish philosophers, and suffering slaves, offering a humorous yet informative look at Greek history.

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

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

1997

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