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So You Think You’ve Got It Bad? A Kid’s Life in a Medieval Castle

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Part of Nosy Crow’s list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world’s leading experts on medieval history.

A kid’s life in a medieval castle might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and massive feasts, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from getting stuck in a siege and living next to a poo-filled moat to having teeth yanked out with pliers… and even eating live blackbird pie!

Probably the first book about medieval times to feature talking cats and bottom burps, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history!

Brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea.

Other titles in the series include: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Aztec Age, and Prehistoric Times.

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So You Think You’ve Got it Bad? A Kid’s Life in the Aztec Age

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Part of Nosy Crow’s list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum and developed in consultation with one of the world’s leading experts on the Aztecs.

A kid’s life in the Aztec Age might sound like fun, what with all that brilliant sunny weather and exciting festivals, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from being jabbed by cactus spikes to snacking on maggots . . . and even wearing jaguar skins!

Probably the first book about the Aztec Age that involves wedgies and skateboards, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history!

Brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea.

Other titles in the series include: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Prehistoric Times.

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Scotland: The People, The Places, The Stories

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A stunning celebration of the rich culture and fascinating history of Scotland featuring six Scottish illustrators.

Discover everything that makes Scotland so special – from its iconic landmarks to its magical myths and spooky ghost stories, from its bloody battles and its rich culture … and everything in between.

With a foreword from much-loved Scotswoman Lorraine Kelly.

Beautiful, full-colour illustration makes this the perfect gift.

Showcases the talent of six of Scotland’s top illustrators.

Sections include:
The Story of Scotland – illustrated by Hazel Dunn
City and Country – illustrated by Jill Calder
Warring Scotland – illustrated by Catriona Phillips
Haunted Scotland – illustrated by Helen Kellock
Legendary Scotland – illustrated by Lauren Morsley
The Culture of Scotland – illustrated by Katie Smith

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So You Think You’ve Got It Bad? A Kid’s Life as a Viking

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Non-fiction

This children’s information book offers a humorous and informative introduction to daily life in Viking times and has a high appeal to readers in KS2.

Through words and pictures, the book compares modern-day life for children to different aspects of daily life for the Vikings, including clothes and hairstyles, education, family life, animals, food and hobbies. The book sets itself apart from the myriad of other non-fiction texts about the Viking world, as each topic is viewed through the eyes of a child. Did you know, for example, that Viking children had to share a bedroom with farm animals?

This is part of Nosy Crow’s popular ‘So You Think You’ve Got it Bad’ series, with the other titles focusing on Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece.

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So You Think You’ve Got it Bad? A Kid’s Life in Ancient Greece

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Non-fiction

Published in collaboration with The British Museum, this children’s information book offers a humorous and informative introduction to daily life in Ancient Greece.

Through words and pictures, the book compares modern-day life to different aspects of daily life for the Ancient Greeks, including clothing, education, jobs, pets, food and pastimes, viewing each topic through the eyes of a child.

An enjoyable information text that would appeal to children in KS2, this is the kind of book that helps young readers move beyond hard facts and begin to reflect on what life might have felt like for those living in ancient times.

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So You Think You’ve Got It Bad: A Kid’s Life in Ancient Egypt

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This is a book in a series from The British Museum that looks at children’s experiences in different historical periods. The format is designed to look at different aspects of Ancient Egyptian life (for both rich and poor) and compare it to today’s lifestyles, including fashions, homes, education, food, entertainment and medicine.

The book will be well-placed in classrooms covering the topic of the Ancient Egyptians.. The book also covers the topic of historical sources as it links what we know about the Ancient Egyptians to the paintings and carvings of the day. Like all good research books aimed at children, it covers the topic of poo(!) and how the Egyptians dealt with their waste, which is something that my classes have always wanted to know about!

A gorgeous and fun Egypt-themed children’s book that will add value to any classroom or library.

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So You Think You’ve Got It Bad: A Kid’s Life in Ancient Rome

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Non-fiction

Published in collaboration with The British Museum, this children’s information book offers a humorous and informative introduction to daily life in Ancient Rome and has a high appeal to readers in KS2.

Through words and pictures, the book compares modern-day life for children to different aspects of daily life for the Ancient Romans, including clothes and hairstyles, education, family life, pets, food and hobbies. The book sets itself apart from the myriad of other non-fiction texts about the Romans as each topic is viewed through the eyes of a child. Did you know, for example, that emperor Elagabalus was a cheeky prankster who was known to feed his dinner guests food made of wax? If you think that your school has too many rules, wait until you read about the vow that new students at gladiator school had to make. And the next time you begin to think that your bedroom is too small, spare a thought for Roman slaves, who often had to sleep in the doorway to their master’s bedroom.

This is the third in the ‘So You Think You’ve Got it Bad’ series, with the other titles focusing on Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece. This is the kind of non-fiction series that makes the information visual, presenting facts through speech bubbles, diagrams and bright cartoon-style illustrations as well as accessible chunks of text.

This is the kind of book that helps young readers to move beyond hard facts and begin to reflect on what life might have felt like for those living in ancient times.

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