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World War I
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
World War I
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Sir Tony Robinson
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| Series | Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:160 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 130 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781447227717
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| Classifications | Dewey:940.3 |
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| Audience | |
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| Edition |
Unabridged edition
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Pan Macmillan
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| Imprint |
Macmillan Children's Books
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| Publication Date |
7 November 2013 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Everything you need to know about World War I! Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War I. It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know about World War I in this brilliant action-packed, fact-filled book, including: * How to build a trench * Why dogs were such good messengers * How plastic surgery was invented * Why you needed a gas mask What are you waiting for? Let's get going...
Author Biography
Tony Robinson has written many books on historical subjects, including The Worst Children's Jobs in History and Bad Kids. He has written several TV series for children, including Maid Marian and her Merry Men, for which he received a BAFTA and a Royal Television Award. He presents Channel 4's Time Team series and played Baldrick in Blackadder.
ReviewsBaldrick himself with the latest instalment in his Weird Wonders series, which includes such earthy information as how plastic surgery was invented, why you needed a gas mask and how to build a trench. * The Bookseller *
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