Hideous history : death & destruction : all the grim, gruesome, and gory parts of history's dark side / Sandra Lawrence.
"All the grim, gruesome, and gory bits of history they never teach you in school! From the exploits of American gangster Al Capone to the wars of King Richard III to the prophecies of Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin, this book is packed with men, women, and historical events that caused chaos and mayhem. Others included are: Vlad the Impaler of Romania, H.H. Holmes, Empress Wu Zetian of China, pirates from all over the world, Vikings, the Boston Tea Party, the French Revolution, and Boudicca of the Celts. Kids will love the scrapbook style and all the illustrations and charts!"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781499800821
- Physical Description: 63 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
- Edition: First little bee books edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : Little bee books, 2016.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Boudica -- Vlad Dracula -- French Revolution -- Mass Fear in Old London Town -- Pirates -- Chicago Death Hotel -- Empress Wu Zetian -- Al Capone -- Deaths of the Roman Emperors -- Vikings -- Richard III -- Boston Tea Party -- Rasputin -- American Civil War Tech -- Glossary.
- Target Audience Note:
- 010-014.
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- Crime > History > Juvenile literature.
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- Trivia and miscellanea.
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- 3 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J909 LAW (Text) | 36015000594495 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Albemarle Main Library | J 909 Law (Text) | 31010000557100 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Wilkes County Public Library | J 909LAW (Text) | 50501011451719 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
