The Frightful First World War

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

Paperback (19 Sep 2003)

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Publisher's Synopsis

History with twice the nasty bits! Want to know: How sniffing your own pee could save your life in the First World War? Why wearing white knickers could get you killed in the Second World War? How a pair of old socks gave away top secrets? The Frightful First World War tells you all the horrors and hardships of the war that was meant to last four months ... but ground on for four grim years. The Woeful Second World War gives you the dire details about the worst war ever - from snow-bound cities under siege to fly-infested jungle trenches. Read on for curious quizzes, rotten recipes, gruesome games and terrible tests ... for your teacher! History has never been so horrible!

About the Publisher

Scholastic

Scholastic is an award-winning publisher of original children's books. Scholastic publishes more than 600 new hardcover, paperback, and novelty books each year. The list includes the phenomenally successful publishing properties Harry Potter and Captain Underpants, the beloved series Clifford The Big Red Dog, Goosebumps, The 39 Clues, I Spy, Bone, The Magic School Bus, Fly Guy, Geronimo Stilton, and The Hunger Games trilogy.

Book information

ISBN: 9780439973311
Publisher: Scholastic
Imprint: Scholastic
Pub date:
DEWEY: 940.3
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 186g
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 17mm