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| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans Terry Deary, 2016-02-04 Go back into the really rotten times of the Romans, where there were beastly battles, deadly doctors and marvellous myths. Discover what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts, how ancient Britons got their hair nice and how Romans told the future with dead chickens. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author to make Horrible Histories more accessible to young readers. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories Special: Rowdy Revolutions Terry Deary, 2013-06-06 OK - we know that history is horrible. But it's never nastier than in a rowdy revolution, when the perilous people rise up against their rotten rulers! This book gives you the bone-chilling facts behind some of the bloodiest revolutions ever, from France and Russia to China and India. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Woeful Second World War Terry Deary, 2011-11-03 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! |
| terry deary horrible histories books: The Wicked History of the World Terry Deary, Martin Brown, 2003 This gruesome yet informative look at the history of the world ischock full of everything from brainnibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the 20th century. Hilarious but educational, and full of colourful and comical illustrations,children will be engrossed — and grossed out — by such facts as what smelly sport samurai warriors played, who tried to bump off her enemies with a poisoned cake, and who the famous pirate “Black Beard” was. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages Terry Deary, 2011-12-01 What on earth happened in the measly Middle Ages? Well... lots of really rotten things, actually! In the Middle Ages, the world was full of wild women, mad monks, naughty knights and crazy kings and queens! So read on if you want to know... * a genuine jester's joke * why chickens had their bottoms shaved * what ten-year-old treacle was used for Plus, you can find out all about miserable Medieval monks, the dreaded Black Death, and schools that really knew how to make the kids suffer! And there are gruesome games and revolting recipes to try at home as well! |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible History of the World (newspaper Edition) Terry Deary, 2023-09-14 Discover all the blood-curdling stories with: The Horrible History of the World. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the foul but fascinating story of humans, from brain-nibbling Neanderthalsto terrified teenage soldiersin the twentieth century. From gory stories of what smelly sport was played by samuraisto who baked their enemies a cake made from poisoned bath-water, it's all in Horrible Histories: The Horrible History of the World: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it! |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Blood-Curdling Box of Books Terry Deary, 2016-10-06 All the foul favourites from the Horrible Histories series presented in a blood-curdling box with flip-top lid. Contains twenty books and includes the Rotten Romans, Terrible Tudors and Awesome Egyptians. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Barmy British Empire Terry Deary, 2015-07-02 Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Barmy British Empire, including how a war started when a Brit was sitting on a stool and why a British soldier used his own coffin as a wardrobe. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors Terry Deary, 2011-11-03 Do you like your history horrifying? Then the Terrifying Tudors will tantalise you! Shudder at the mad Tudor monarchs and their suffering subjects, who were always losing their heads. Discover what Tudors did in the good times and the gory times, from their great goose fairs and foul festivals to the terrible tricks of their ruthless royal family. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories Terry Deary, 2016-10-06 From rotten Roman graffiti to terrible teacher tortures and rude royal nicknames, the foul facts are all inside. Want to know: the crushing details about execution by elephant? How to soften your skin Georgian-style, using the skins of puppies? Whose idea of a top treat was mashed deer tongues? Whether you're desperate to discover which famous rulers were left-handed, raring to read about the top ten dogs of all time, or just aching to ask about assassinating apes, then this book is for you. History has never been so horrible! |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings (New Edition) Terry Deary, 2016-07-07 Sail back to a vicious time with fearsome seafaring Viking warriors with big boats, big shields and enormous ginger beards. Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Vicious Vikings, including Viking gods in wedding dresses, corpses on trial and Death by booby-trapped statues. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author and illustrated throughout to make Horrible Histories more accessible to young readers. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians Terry Deary, 2011-11-03 Think you would have liked being an Ancient Egyptian? Not after you've read this book! Discover the disgusting details of their groovy gods, their potty pyramids and (of course!) their mad mummies. Find out how a hunted hippo got his own back on a foul pharaoh! Discover the truth about cool queen Cleo and the curse of Tutankhaumun! There's also a Top Ten of funny pharaohs, a Mad Mummies quiz and lots of foul facts about the messy mistakes the Egyptians made before becoming mummy-making experts. History has never been so horrible! |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Stormin' Normans (New Edition) Terry Deary, 2016-05-05 Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Stormin' Normans, including why Norman knights slept with a dolly and which pirate hung up his eye-patch. With a bold, accessible new look and revised by the author, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Savage Stone Age Terry Deary, 2016-02-04 Readers can discover all the facts about the SAVAGE STONE AGE such as what they used instead of toilet paper, why a hole in the skull is good for headaches and how to make a Stone Age mummy. With a bold new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author and illustrated throughout to make HORRIBLE HISTORIES more accessible to young readers. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Who's Horrible in History Terry Deary, 2009 This title features fifty foul people from history-personally selected by His Dearyness for their beastly behaviour. It is split into ten sections, including Awful Assassins, Rotten Rebels, Wicked Women, Crazy Criminals and Ruthless Rulers. Each section follows a different format-stories, newspaper articles, diary entries, fact files and so on. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans Terry Deary, 2012-07-05 Ruthless Romans reveals the grim goings-on of the greatest empire ever, from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperors who made murder into a sport. Read on for gory details about the cruel Colosseum and the people and animals who were massacred there... and find out how, if you upset them enough, the ruthless Romans would CRUCIFY you. Eeek! |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Cut-throat Celts Terry Deary, 2015-07-20 Readers can discover all the foul facts about the CUT-THROAT CELTS, including why weird Celt warriors fought with no clothes on, how to preserve your enemy's brain and why the Celts laughed at funerals. Revised by the author to make HORRIBLE HISTORIES more accessible to young readers. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Pirates Cherry Denman, 1990 Captain Enoch and his crew of incompetent pirates attempt to hijack Suliman the Slimy's treasure ship, with unexpected and exciting results. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Smashing Saxons (New Edition) Terry Deary, 2016-03-03 Discover all the foul facts about the Smashing Saxons, including who got cow pats as Christmas presents, why wearing a pig on your head is lucky and how to make a dead Saxon happy. With a bold, accessible new look and revised by the author, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Ireland Terry Deary, 2009 Readers can discover all the foul facts about Ireland, including why wax models were captured and made Prisoners of War, which warriors went to battle naked, and how to make yourself invisible. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: The USA Terry Deary, 2010-10 Readers can discover all the foul facts about the USA, including which president was so scared of electric switches that he slept with his light on, why cowboys declared war on sheep and how to have a civil battle. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: London Terry Deary, 2010-02-01 Horrible Histories Gruesome Guide: London takes readers on a gore-tastic tour of the streets of London, exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets. With this book tourists can plot their path to the past \- take a trip to the terrifying Tower, dip into the ruthless River Thames (London's largest toilet!) and peer into creepy St Paul's Cathedral. Plague, pestilence and fire, it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan will want to miss! |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Bulging Box of Books , 2009-08-16 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 |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Gruesome Great Houses Terry Deary, 2024-04-11 Discover all the foul facts about fifty gruesome great houses with history's most horrible headlines: 'Gruesome Great Houses' edition. From Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace in London, this book covers the history of Britain and Ireland from the time of the savage Stone Age right up until the present day. Full of dark mysteries, gruesome ghost stories and terrible tales of betrayal and revenge, it's a seriously horrible read with all the gore and more. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Christmas Terry Deary, Martin Brown, 2007-08-24 History with the nasty bits left in! Horrible Christmas tells you all the festive facts you ever wanted to find out but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask. Want to know: \* a very rude pantomime song? \* why making Christmas pudding used to be a crime? \* how to get rid of carol singers? Read on for foul but festive food, seasonal stories to send shivers down your spine, and cruel yule disasters. History has never been so horrible! |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Dear Life Maya C. Popa, 2022-01-19 |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Up in the Air Terry Deary, 2021 Discover all the foul facts about the history of air travel with history's most horrible headlines: in-flight edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the skies. From the Chinese prisoners who were sent up on kitesand the brave but foolish failures who jumped from a height on home-made wingsto the first real successes of the Montgolfier balloonand the Wright Brothers' powered flight. It's all in Horrible Histories: Up in the Air: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it! |
| terry deary horrible histories books: The Silver Hand Terry Deary, 2018-05-10 From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ This brand new, thrilling adventure from Terry Deary brings the closing days of the First World War to life. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne. It's 1918 and the Great War is entering its final phase. In northern France, young Aimee has just found out that her mother is part of a spy network working with the British. After reluctantly befriending Marius, a German boy who has been left behind by his countrymen, she must try to help him get back behind German lines while evading a traitor she has helped to discover. This page-turning adventure sheds new light on the First World War and will have readers gripped from start to finish. Book band: Dark Blue Ideal for readers aged 8+ _______________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical' - Books For Keeps |
| terry deary horrible histories books: An Unlikely Spy Terry Deary, 2019-07-11 From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ This exciting historical adventure brings the Second World War to life! World War II has begun. Brigit has been evacuated to Wales from her home near the aeroplane factories of Coventry. But when it's revealed that her father is German, Brigit runs away to join her mother in a very special training camp, where Churchill is building a secret army of spies and saboteurs known as the Special Operations Executive. Brigit and her mother soon find themselves on the front line in Nazi-occupied France, where they search for double agents and meet with danger at every turn in their efforts to support the French resistance. But no-one will suspect Brigit is a spy, will they? After all, who would suspect a child? Featuring characters from The Silver Hand, this page-turning adventure sheds new light on the Second World War and will have readers gripped from start to finish. ____________________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.' Books For Keeps 'An entertaining and enlightening wartime tale, told with Deary's trademark wit and imagination.' Culturefly |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories: Slimy Stuarts (New Edition) Terry Deary, 2016-03-03 I bet you've never even heard of the Stuarts. They don't sound very terrible, do they? But did you know some slimy Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleas? |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible Histories Special: France Terry Deary, 2013-06-06 Readers can discover all the foul facts about FRANCE, including which king thought he was made of glass, why French bread was once made from broken tiles and bricks and how to play hopscotch like a French highwayman. In ebook format, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: The Beastly Best Bits Terry Deary, 2014 Terry Deary and Martin Brown take you on a guided tour through the history of the world using their favourite bits of 20 years of Horrible Histories books. Featuring Terry's favourite stories, facts and tales and Martin's hilarious cartoons, they promise to leave the gory bits in (and the borng bits out)! |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Deadly Days in History Terry Deary, 2014-09-04 Deadly Days in History is the most horrible Horrible Histories book yet. Terry Deary and Martin Brown take you on a whirlwind tour through the most dreadful, disastrous and deadly days in the whole of horrible history, from the grim Great Fire of Rome to the vile St Valentine's Day Massacre, leaving the gory bits in (and the boring bits out). |
| terry deary horrible histories books: A History of Ancient Britain Neil Oliver, 2012 This text presents a history of ancient Britain and the indelible marks which thousands of years of human civilization have made upon the landscape. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: The Villainous Victorians Terry Deary, 2004 'The Villainous Victorians' lets you in on the darkest secrets of Queen Victoria's Britain - from hard-living criminal kids to harder-hearted toffs who were criminally cruel. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horribly Hilarious Joke Book Terry Deary, 2022 The Horribly Hilarious Joke Book, from the Horrible Histories team is full of hundreds of horribly hilarious historical jokes and illustrations in one laugh-out-loud book. From your favourite ever history series - a book of jokes with ALL the nasty bits! It's so horrible it hurts! Which Greek leader was the best of the bunch? Alexander the Grape. A must-havebook for any Horrible Histories fan Illustrated throughout You'll literally laugh your head off at this comical collection of nasty bits The perfect gift for any budding comedian. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Harlem , 1997 A poem celebrating the people, sights, and sounds of Harlem. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Horrible History of Britain and Ireland (newspaper Edition) Terry Deary, 2023-10-12 The blood-curdling history of Britain and Ireland from Terry Deary! The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in full colour. From gory stories of the Black Death,the Battle of Culloden and London's Jack the Ripper, it's all in Horrible Histories: Britain and Ireland: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it! |
| terry deary horrible histories books: Blood-Curdling Terry Deary, 2011-08-04 All the foul favourites from the Horrible Histories series presented in a blood-curdling box with flip-top lid. Contains twenty books and includes the Rotten Romans, Terrible Tudors and Awesome Egyptians. |
| terry deary horrible histories books: The Wicked History of the World Terry Deary, Martin Brown, 2006 An illustrated, humorous introduction to world history with a emphasis on violence and villains. |
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What does Terry mean? T erry as a boys' name (also used less generally as girls' name Terry) is pronounced TARE-ee. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Terry is "people's ruler".
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Terry - Wikipedia
Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine). Terry a. O'Neal (born 1973), American writer.
Terry Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity
May 7, 2024 · Terry is a derivation name of many origins and a regal unisex name signifying ruler richness and royalty. Read on to find inspiration for your baby’s name.
Terry | Oh Baby! Names
Most commonly, Terry is considered a gender-free short form of names like Theresa, Terrence and Terrell. Alternately, Terry is a spelling variation of the Old French Thierry which in turn was …
Terry - Name Meaning and Origin
The name Terry is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Terence." It is believed to have originated from the Latin name "Terentius," which means "smooth" or …
TERRY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of TERRY is the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics.
Terry: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com
Jun 8, 2025 · The name Terry is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Diminutive Form Of Terence Or Theresa. Click through to find out more information about the …
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Terry - Name Meaning, What does Terry mean? - Think Baby Names
What does Terry mean? T erry as a boys' name (also used less generally as girls' name Terry) is pronounced TARE-ee. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Terry is "people's ruler".
Terry Moran defends Trump ‘hater’ post that sparked ABC ...
17 hours ago · Former longtime ABC News reporter Terry Moran defended his social media post blasting President Trump as a “hater,” a post that eventually led to the reporter’s ouster from …
Terry Moran defends ‘fair and accurate’ post about Trump that ...
17 hours ago · Terry Moran has no regrets. The now-former ABC News correspondent sat down for a pair of interviews on Monday, speaking out for the first time about losing his job at the …
Terry - Wikipedia
Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine). Terry a. O'Neal (born 1973), American writer.
Terry Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity
May 7, 2024 · Terry is a derivation name of many origins and a regal unisex name signifying ruler richness and royalty. Read on to find inspiration for your baby’s name.
Terry | Oh Baby! Names
Most commonly, Terry is considered a gender-free short form of names like Theresa, Terrence and Terrell. Alternately, Terry is a spelling variation of the Old French Thierry which in turn was …
Terry - Name Meaning and Origin
The name Terry is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Terence." It is believed to have originated from the Latin name "Terentius," which means "smooth" or …
TERRY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of TERRY is the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics.
Terry: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com
Jun 8, 2025 · The name Terry is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Diminutive Form Of Terence Or Theresa. Click through to find out more information about the …
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21 hours ago · Terry Moran wasted no time ending the speculation. “It wasn’t a drunk tweet,” he said, flashing a lopsided grin on Sunday as he chatted on Zoom. Mr. Moran, ...
