British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? Pocket Editions – serie

Your favourite hilarious guides to history, now in black-and-white pocket-sized paperback format!So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt, is a funny and accessible introduction to ancient Egypt. A kid's life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun with all the cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was rather tough!In this fascinating book, you'll find hilariously historical facts about how difficult life really was, like: Dodging crocodiles and cleaning up cow dungFetching water from the well and taking medicine made of fly blood. Running away from trained police monkeys if you did something naughty.A must-read for kids who love the Horrible Histories series, A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt is written by award-winning author Chae Strathie. Illustrator, Marisa Morea brings the series to life with her rich, humorous artwork.Published in collaboration with the British Museum and developed in consultation with the world's leading Egyptologists.Don't miss other titles in the series:TudorsAncient GreeceMedieval Castle

Your favourite hilarious guides to history, now in black-and-white pocket-sized paperback format!Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to the Tudor period.Do you know what a 'gong farmer' did? (And no, they didn't plant gongs.) Or why you might have gone to the barber for a toothache? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide to the Tudors by award-winning author Chae Strathie.Packed with historical facts about Tudor king and queens, clothes, schools, food, entertainment and more! Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum.Features hilarious cartoons on every page.From fantastic feasts to gruesome remedies, this is the perfect book for children curious about life in Tudor times.Also available as a brilliantly funny audiobook!Don't miss other upcoming titles in the series: Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece

Your favourite hilarious guides to history, now in black-and-white pocket-sized paperback format!Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to ancient Greece.Have you ever wondered what kind of games kids in ancient Greece liked to play? Famous myths and legends they would have known? Or what they learned at school? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide to the ancient Greeks.Packed with historical facts about ancient Greek gods and goddesses, houses, clothes, food, entertainment and more! Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum.Written in accessible, conversational text by award-winning author Chae Strathie, and featuring hilarious illustrations on every page. From strange pets to incredible myths, this is the perfect book for children curious about life in ancient Greece.Also available as a brilliantly funny audiobook!Don't miss other titles in the series: Tudors and Ancient Egypt