Hard Nuts of History: Ancient Rome

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Hard Nuts of History: Ancient Rome
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tracey Turner
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9781472905611
ClassificationsDewey:937
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint A & C Black (Childrens books)
Publication Date 13 March 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Ancient Rome was packed full of daring, clever and ruthless men and women. But who was the toughest nut of all? Bursting full of entertaining and witty fact-filled text in bite sized chunks and jam-packed with hilarious full-colour illustrations throughout. Includes Hardometers and a Hard Nut rating for some of Rome's toughest nuts.

Author Biography

Tracey Turner has written many highly successful non-fiction titles for adults and young adults. The best-selling 101 Things You Need to Know (Bloomsbury) has been selected by the Government's Education Secretary for a list of top books for teenage boys. Other titles include The Ghastly Book of Dover Castle (English Heritage), The A-Z of Ghosts, Spooks and other Haunting Horrors (Scholastic), The Who's Who of Horrors and the Disgusting Dictionary (Hodder) and Whitaker's World of Weird for A & C Black.

Reviews

Make[s] ancient history fun for young readers...jam-packed with hilarious full-colour illustrations throughout. It's a light-hearted and fun presentation which will encourage children to take a fresh look at history * Parents in Touch *