Plongez dans la vie de personnalités emblématiques de l'histoire qui ont laissé une marque indélébile sur le monde. Cette série propose des biographies captivantes, explorant leurs triomphes, leurs chutes et leurs moments inoubliables. Écrit dans un style humoristique et accessible, cet ouvrage fait de l'apprentissage du passé une aventure passionnante pour les jeunes lecteurs. Découvrez les histoires fascinantes de ceux qui ont acquis une renommée durable.
Oliver Cromwell is dead famous for giving King Charles I the chop, clobbering Cavaliers with his Roundheads and having some rather revolting warts. But did you know that he cancelled Christmas, banned swearing and went to a party covered in poo?
You've probably heard of William Shakespeare... He is dead famous for: - writing a few plays - having a bit of a way with words - creating characters like romantic Romeo and murderous Macbeth. But have you heard that William: - did a seven-year vanishing act - nearly had his head chopped off by the Queen - nicked an entire theatre? Yes, even though he's dead, William's still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with William's secret diary, find out the news of the day in the Shakespearean Sun and prepare to be amazed as the curtain is raised on Shakespeare's most dramatic acts. Dead Funny - Dead Gripping - Dead Famous
Tutankhamun is given the Horribly Famous treatment. Here you'll find the whole story of King Tut's life and death, plus his awesome afterlife. It's an exciting story of treasure and tombs, grave robbers and gold.
Yes, even though he's dead, Al's still full of surprises. You can get the mind-blowing inside story with Albert's lost notebook, read the earth-shattering headlines in The News of the Universe, and find out about the theories that changed the entire cosmos - without making your brain hurt.
You've probably heard of Spartacus... The world of the Roman Empire and life in Thrace form the backdrop to this incredible tale. Beginning with his time at and escape from gladiator school, we follow Spartacus into the crater of Vesuvius, where he amasses his slave army. Ages 8+.
You've probably heard of Alexander the Great. He's dead famous for marching a huge army halfway across the world, conquering loads of countries, and just being generally great. But have you heard that Alexander built dozens of new cities and named them ALL after himself? Told everyone he was a god? Had a best friend with four legs and pointy ears? Yes, even though he's dead, Alexander's still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with Alexander's secret diary, follow Alex's progress in 'The Macedonian Mail', and find out why the great man still has a claim to fame more than 2,000 years after he conked out.
This book explores the notorious life of King Henry VIII, highlighting his weight issues, six marriages, and extreme actions. It reveals that he was once a handsome athlete, accused his second wife of witchcraft, and even bricked up his bedroom at night.
Even though they're dead, the scientists in this "Horribly Famous" title are still full of surprises. Not only did Darwin come up with the theory of evolution, but he also wrote a book about his pet worms! And Isaac Newton wasn't all that keen on science - sometimes it got on his nerves! Readers can find out everything they ever wanted to know, and more, about their favourite seriously super scientists.
O Alžbětě I. už jste nejspíš slyšeli Je děsně slavná, protože: si ke svým černým zubům brala velikou zrzavou paruku, aby to ladilo; poslala ke dnu španělské válečné loďstvo; odmítala obdivovatele a zůstala panenskou královnou. Ale slyšeli jste, že Alžběta: to uměla pořádně roztočit na tanečním parketu, dávala zavírat dámy za to, že se vdaly, se zamilovala do žabáka? Nyní můžete díky jejímu tajnému deníku poznat Alžbětin životní příběh z první ruky. Můžete si přečíst nejnovější drby v Tudorském tlachalovi, dozvíte se všechno o Bětčině světě i o tom, jak dosáhla svých největších dobyvatelských úspěchů. Děsivě legrační Děsivě poutavé Děsivá sláva
Mary Queen of Scots is famous for having terrible taste in husbands and losing her head on the chopping board. But do you know that she was a six-foot stunner who got kidnapped by a murderous lord? This is the inside story of Queen Mary, and includes her secret diary.
Ďalšie rozprávanie o známej osobnosti v edícii Drahí zosnulí približuje život Caesara s humorom a nadsadením. Neformálnym jazykom opisuje Caesarovo detstvo, mladosť i dobu jeho vlády, ale aj celkovú situáciu v starovekom Ríme. Čitateľ sa napríklad dozvie, prečo sa jeho priatelia obrátili protinemu a dopadol tak, ako dopadol, ako zmenil dejiny jeho milostný vzťah s Kleopatrou atď. Text je sprevádzaný jednoduchými ilustráciami komiksového typu a prerozprávanými poznámkami z Juliovho tajného denníka, ďalej potom fiktívnymi článkami o politických škandáloch z Republikánskych novín, alebo zápisy vojenskej príručky.
You've probably heard of Leonardo da Vinci...He is dead famous for: - painting the most famous picture in the world - designing the first-ever flying machine - being THE all-round fabulous Renaissance Man. But have you heard that Leonardo: - spent ten years making a seven-metre tall horse - thought pink was the coolest colour for clothes - loved to play practical jokes? Yes, even though he's dead, Leonardo's still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with Leonardo's lost notebook, flick through the pages of the Milan Messenger and discover dozens of the dazzling inventions the great man dreamed up in his amazing super-brain. Dead Funny - Dead Gripping - Dead Famous
You've probably heard of a few inventors and their bright ideas..*Alexander Graham Bell and his telephone *George Stevenson and his Rocket (which was really a train) *John Logie Baird and his television. But have you heard that... *Bell didn't invent the phone, but he did make a weird machine out of hay and a human ear *Stevenson didn't invent the train, but he did spend a lot of time collecting gas in bladders *Baird's telly was useless, and so were his thermostatic socks? Yes, even though they're dead, inventors are still full of surprises-and the ten in this book are more surprising than most. Now you can get the inside story from their long lost notebooks, read the ground-breaking news stories as their inventions hit the headlines, and find out all about the bright ideas that changed the world.
O Alexandrovi Velikém už jste nejspíš slyšeli... Je děsně slavný a děsně drahý zesnulý, protože: - pochodoval s obrovskou armádou přes půlku světa, - dobyl spousty zemí, - a vůbec byl prostě veliký. Ale slyšeli jste, že Alexandr: - postavil tucty nových měst a úplně všechna je pojmenoval po sobě, - říkal všem, že je bůh, - měl nejlepšího kamaráda, který měl čtyři nohy a špičaté uši? Ano, přestože je mrtvý, je Alexandr pořád samé překvapení. Nyní můžete jeho příběh poznat z první ruky díky jeho tajnému deníku, sledovat jeho pokroky v Makedonské poště a zjistit, proč chvilka slávy tohoto velikého muže trvá i dnes, více než 2 000 let poté, co natáhl bačkory. Vítejte v Alexandrově říši, která se rozkládala od evropské řeky Dunaj až tam, kde dnes leží Pákistán!
You've probably heard of Winston Churchill\. He's the one who raised his fingers in a V sign and smoked a massive cigar. Inside: Get to know the man behind the cigar in Winston's secret diary! Re-live events of the century in The Winston Weekly! Read how Winston led Britain to victory in the Second World War! Horribly funny ~ Horribly gripping ~ Horribly famous
