Hard Nuts of History: Ancient Greece

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Hard Nuts of History: Ancient Greece
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tracey Turner
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9781472905628
ClassificationsDewey:938
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 Greece 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 Greece'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

Give your child a new perspective on their KS2 history by introducing this light-hearted yet factual book. ...stand[s] out from the competition. * Parents in Touch * With its comic illustrations and child-friendly narrative, this slim book is the perfect blend of history and fun. * Irish Examiner *