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Bored with the usual suspects? Got a thirst for more nifty nature knowledge and a love of the unknown underdog? Then Lesser Spotted Animals 2 is the book for you! Discover more brilliant beasts you never knew you needed to know about.

This title, that has taken Australian author, Dr Terry Martin BVSc, some five years to complete, aims to be the most definitive, collective work ever attempted on this intriguing and contentious subject. Drawing on information from specialist parrot mutation breeders from all over the world, Terry Martin has collated over 700 colour photographs within text that is both approachable and easily understood. Presented in three parts, the author takes the reader through an introduction to understanding the basic principals of mutations and colour genetics in the first two parts. The information has been supported throughout with a plethora of colour photography. Part three is for the adventurous, being the technical manifest of genetics in parrots. Over 80 species of parrot are discussed with numerous examples of breeding outcomes to assist the breeder in understanding how various mutations can be bred and developed. The underlying objective throughout this book is the author's attempt to standardise the naming of colour mutations internationally.

Delightful and heart-warming debut story from renowned illustrator of the Horrible History series. A long, long time ago, a girl lived with her tribe in a cave. So together they embark on a great adventure, following the stream from their cave down the mountain to wherever it will lead them.

History with the nasty bits left in! 'The Wicked History of the World' presents the foul but fascinating story of humans from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth cantury - all in glorious and goriest colour. Want to know: * why Alexander the Great banned beards? * what smelly sport was played by samurai warriors? * who tried to bump off her enemies with a cake made with poisoned bath-water? Find out the truth about foul fighting in the Horrible Histories Rules of War, dare to visit the hideous homes in our Slum Street game and then brace yourself before you meet fifty of the most Vicious Villains of all time in our frightful fold-out feature. History has never been so horrible!

This book invites readers to explore the grim realities of Tudor life, featuring tyrannical rulers like Henry VIII, struggling peasants, and common criminals. It also covers the hardships faced by the plague-stricken Stuarts, as well as the conflicts between the Roundheads and Cavaliers.

The grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time is revealed - from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperor who made murder a sport. Find out which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels and the name of the Roman goddess of door hinges. It is the history with the nasty bits left in.

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors including who invited Queen Elizabeth I to see his brand-new toilet, what you get when you sew the front of a chicken to the back of a pig and how to catch jail fever if you've never been to prison.

History with twice the nasty bits Want to know:Why dedicated Greek doctors tasted their patients' ear wax?What Roman soldiers wore under their kilts?Who had the world's first flushing toilet?The Groovy Greeks is full of fab facts about the hip 'n' happenin'Greeks - who used to hang out over 2,000 years ago Find out abouthorrible heroes, phoolish philosophers and suffering slaves.The Rotten Romans follows life for folk in Roman times, from NastyNero and other evil emperors to brave Brit Boudicca and the poorold peasants, who tried to send the Romans right back where theycame from.Read on for curious quizzes, rotten recipes, gruesome games and terribletests ... for your teacher History has never been so horrible

'Horrible Christmas' takes an alternative look at the festive season, with facts on foul but festive food, curious Christmas customs and cruel yule disasters. Read seasonal stories to send shivers down your spine, and meet Santa's little helper.

Part of the HORRIBLE HISTORIES series, a history of Scotland from the Dark Ages through to the 20th century, with information on subjects such as kings and queens, key historical figures, torture techniques, and ghostly myths. With illustrations by Martin Brown.