Horrible Christmas

Author: Terry Deary
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407196862
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Filled with all the festive facts every HORRIBLE HISTORIES reader wants to know! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales from the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas, to Christmas in the trenches whenthe British and Germans traded bullets for footballs. Plus dreadful jokes, rotten recipes and a Christmas quiz!

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Author: Barbara Robinson
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573617454
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description
The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant.

Horrible Histories Big Fat Christmas Book

Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407151908
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
The Big Fat Christmas Book is full of festive things that go bump in the night - the perfect read on a cold winter's night when you're waiting for Santa to bring a sleigh full of goodies. Christmas will never be the same again.

Horrible Harry and the Holidaze

Author: Suzy Kline
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101076852
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
The holiday season is here, and the kids in Room 3B are learning about all the different ways people celebrate. In addition to Christmas and Hanukkah, there's Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day, Korean New Year, and more. All the talk about holidays has everyone feeling festive. Everyone, that is, except Harry. He doesn't seem to care about the holidays, the class pet, or even the new student in class. It's clear that something is bugging Harry—but what could it be?

The Worst Twelve Days of Christmas

Author: Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613122276
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
In this spirited reworking of the classic song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” Joy has to deal with her first Christmas with a new baby brother—and nothing could be worse. He drools on the ornaments and ruins the presents, he eats all the cookies and smashes the snowmen, and he’s on the verge of taking over the whole holiday. Joy’s patience runs out as the baby’s mishaps pile up. A sweet surprise turns the tables on Joy, who eventually appreciates what her baby brother adds to the holiday. Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Ryan Wood pair perfectly for this funny holiday book with a sibling-appreciation message that will make readers laugh and sing along with every reading.

Horrible Histories: Woeful Second World War

Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407129554
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
If you ever hear old folk moaning on about the world today, just remind them how woeful things were in World War II. When Hitler's horrid army were goose-stepping round the globe, nearly everything in Europe was totally AWFUL! Read on to discover... * The dreadful truth about Dad's Army * What happened when an elephant got loose in the blackout * Who made a meal out of maggots * Which smelly soldiers were sniffed out by their enemies * Why wearing white knickers could kill you What with doodlebug bombs dropping out of the sky and sweet rationing driving kids (and teachers) mad, life in the Second World War was truly wicked. So from snow-bound cities under siege to fly-infested jungle trenches, and from rotten rationing recipes to awful invasions, discover all the dire details about the worst war EVER!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: RH Childrens Books
ISBN: 0385372035
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Get in on the Christmas cheer with Dr. Seuss’s iconic holiday classic starring the Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who—guaranteed to grow your heart three sizes! Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot...but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT! Not since “’Twas the night before Christmas” has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. From the Grinch and his dog, Max, to Cindy-Lou and all the residents of Who-ville, this heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will warm even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is perfect for readers young and old.

The Wicked History of the World

Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
ISBN: 9780439877862
Category : High interest-low vocabulary books
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An illustrated, humorous introduction to world history with a emphasis on violence and villains.

Bulging Box of Books

Author:
Publisher: Horrible Science
ISBN: 9781407110356
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Twenty titles from the best-selling series, presented in a bulging boxed set. Features all the best-selling Horrible Science titles from A-Z - well from Blood, Bones and Body Bits to Vicious Veg! Titles: Angry Animals Blood, Bones and Body Bits Bulging Brains Chemical Chaos Deadly Diseases Disgusting Digestion Evolve or Die Fatal Forces Frightening Light Killer Energy Microscopic Monsters Nasty Nature Painful Poison Shocking Electricity Sounds Dreadful Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens The Fight for Flight The Terrible Truth About Time Ugly Bugs Vicious Veg

Horrible Histories Special: USA

Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407137174
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
The complete horrible history of the world's greatest power - with the nasty bits left in! From cruel Columbus and the first savage settlers to the wicked Wild West and beyond!