The Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Series

By Tony Robinson

Funny, fact-packed journeys through history, inventions and animals for curious readers aged nine to eleven.

humorous · educational · engaging

What is The Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders series by Tony Robinson about?

Published mainly between 2012 and 2017, Tony Robinson’s Weird World of Wonders is a humorous, illustrated non-fiction series for readers aged around nine to eleven. It begins with ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, then moves through British history and the two world wars before branching into inventions, pets and historical jokes. Each book races through key facts, curious customs, astonishing achievements and decidedly unpleasant details, using lively explanations, comic asides and accessible design. It should appeal to children who enjoy history, surprising trivia and the earthy humour of Horrible Histories. Some volumes mention warfare, death, mummification, illness and other unsettling historical realities.

Genres

Humour History Non-fiction

About the author

Tony Robinson is a much-loved British author, actor, and TV presenter. He is famous for playing Baldrick in the funny TV show 'Blackadder' and for making history exciting in 'Horrible Histories.' Tony enjoys bringing the past to life with fun facts and stories that help children discover how amazing history can be.

All the books in The Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders series

Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Joke Book

by Sir Tony Robinson

Discover history’s not-so-boring side, where Viking codes and knights hide hilarious surprises.

Tony Robinson's Weird World Of Wonders Inventions

by Tony Robinson

Discover why brilliant inventions changed everyday life—and uncover some truly bonkers ideas nobody needed.

Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders! Romans

by Tony Robinson

Can you outwit elephants, spot barbarians and keep Rome’s grumpy gods happy?

Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders: Pets

by Tony Robinson and Sir Tony Robinson

From sacred cats to battlefield heroes, discover pets’ surprising secret history—with Sir Tony Robinson.

Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders! British

by Tony Robinson

Discover Britain’s strangest history, from scurvy cures to soldiers’ surprisingly dangerous red uniforms.

Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders - World War II

by Tony Robinson

How did mashed potato, secret spies and clever tricks help win World War II?

Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders: World War I

by Sir Tony Robinson and Tony Robinson

Discover how a terrible war inspired surprising inventions, daring dogs and some very odd solutions.

Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders! Egyptians

by Tony Robinson

Why did Egyptians adore cats—and what grim secret lies inside their tombs?

Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders! Greeks

by Tony Robinson

Ancient Greece wasn’t boring: its inventors built a computer, vending machine and mysterious death-ray.

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