Horrible Histories Frightful First World War
By Terry Deary
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Discover the ghastly truths of the First World War in this Horrible Histories classic. Uncover how soldiers survived the trenches, the bizarre rules they followed, and the peculiar superstitions they believed. Learn about the 'Fat King' and his odd habits, the life-saving uses of urine during gas attacks, and how a pair of old socks revealed German secrets. Packed with gruesome facts, catchy rhymes, and dark humour, this book brings history to life in the most horrid way!
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
2016
Community rating
Average score: 4.67
From 6 readers
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