Greatest Mistakes in History

Regular price €16.99
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books for 7 year olds
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Children's history books
educational humour
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funny history for kids
historical mistakes
history blunders for kids
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learning through laughter

Product details

  • ISBN 9780241791141
  • Dimensions: 128 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 07 May 2026
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Journey through the most amusing and surprising mistakes in history! Dive into a world where mishaps, miscalculations, and funny failures take centre stage. Perfect for kids aged 7 to 10, this book brings history to life with humour and vivid illustrations. From Queen Victoria’s coronation chaos to the Titanic’s infamous iceberg encounter, each page bursts with fascinating facts and eye-popping visuals. Kids will love learning about ridiculous rulers, engineering emergencies, and sporting slip-ups. This book is more than just entertaining; it's an educational adventure that shows how even the biggest mistakes can lead to great stories.

Simon Abbott is an author and illustrator who has been creating children’s books, games, and stationery for over 15 years. He specialises in bold colours and delightful characters of all kinds and describes his work as fun, fresh, and happy.