Killer History

A Gruesome and Grisly Trip Through the Past

Kids, Fran&, School Tools, Reference, People and Places, History
Cover of the book Killer History by Clive Gifford, Reader's Digest
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Clive Gifford ISBN: 9781621450320
Publisher: Reader's Digest Publication: February 7, 2013
Imprint: Reader's Digest Language: English
Author: Clive Gifford
ISBN: 9781621450320
Publisher: Reader's Digest
Publication: February 7, 2013
Imprint: Reader's Digest
Language: English

Some kids are natural bookworms and others you have to chase down with a book. But every kid, even the ones that scowl when you say “read” will devour this mega mix of history’s grisly stories. From all corners of the globe and dating back to ancient Egypt, this book leaves no tombstone unturned to deliver a glimpse at some of the weirdest traditions, most gruesome methods, craziest causes, and most fascinating facts surrounding death in history. Kids will discover:

  • The ancient Egyptians didn’t mummify and bury their dead alone. Oh, no. They also entombed cats, dogs, hippos, crocodiles, and even beetles with their dearly departed.
  • As queen, Marie-Antoinette lost her head for all the fine things France had to offer, and she delighted in them as the country grew poorer and poorer. When the revolution came, she literally lost her head for her frivolity.
  • The guillotine was used for almost 200 years in France. It was the cutting edge of death technology when it was invented in 1792 and stayed in style until 1977.
  • History’s most surprising murder weapons
  • The top-ten potent poisons
  • The worst epidemics in history
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Some kids are natural bookworms and others you have to chase down with a book. But every kid, even the ones that scowl when you say “read” will devour this mega mix of history’s grisly stories. From all corners of the globe and dating back to ancient Egypt, this book leaves no tombstone unturned to deliver a glimpse at some of the weirdest traditions, most gruesome methods, craziest causes, and most fascinating facts surrounding death in history. Kids will discover:

More books from Reader's Digest

Cover of the book Taste of Home: Cookies by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book Taste of Home Recipes Across America by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book Everyday English by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book I Wish I Knew That: Cool Stuff You Need to Know by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book Tudo se conserta by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book I Wish I Knew That: Science by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book The Whole Heart Solution by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book Brain Power Cookbook by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book The Best Life Stories by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book Taste of Home 201 Recipes You'll Make Forever by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book Pope John Paul II by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book Easy Fixes For Everyday Things by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book I Used to Know That: Civil War by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things by Clive Gifford
Cover of the book Taste of Home Brunch Favorites by Clive Gifford
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy