Alexander the Great and his Claim to Fame

Famously tutored by Aristotle, Alexander ruthlessly established himself as Macedonian king in the 300s BC, setting about continuing his father's wars against the Persian Empire (for their attacks on Greek City states 150 years before.) Astride his horse Bucephalus, he embarked on his great eastern campaigns in which he conquered most of the known world, as far as India, taking Greek language and culture with him. He never returned, dying of a fever in Babylon at the age of 32.

ISBN: 978 1407 11173 5. Paperback. £5.99

Da Vinci and his Super-brain
by Michael Cox

Yes, even though he's dead, Leonardo's still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with Leonardo's lost notebook, flick through the pages of the Milan Messenger and discover dozens of the dazzling inventions the great man dreamed up in his amazing super-brain.

ISBN: 978 1407 11174 2. Paperback. £5.99

Pirates and their Caribbean Capers
by Michael Cox

Who thought piracy was all treasure maps and apple barrel plots? Six of history's most notorious high-sea hijackers are exposed in all their buccaneering badness including Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach, Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd and Anne Bonny. There's marooning and mutineering galore!

ISBN: 978 1407 11036 3. £5.99. Paperback

Roald Dahl and His Chocolate Factory (new edition)
by Andrew Donkin

You've probably heard of Roald Dahl. He's dead famous for writing loads of brilliant books for children, telling terrifying tales of the unexpected, and creating a fantastic chocolate factory. But did you know that Roald was a fighter pilot and a spy in the Second World War, loved playing outrageous practical jokes, and nearly lost his nose... twice?

ISBN: 978 1407 10902 2. Paperback. £5.99

Darwin and other Seriously Super Scientists
by Dr Mike Goldsmith

Not only did Darwin come up with the theory of evolution, but he also wrote a book about his pet worms! And Isaac Newton wasn't all that keen on science - sometimes it got on his nerves! Find out everything they ever wanted to know, and more, about their favourite seriously super scientists.

ISBN: 978 1407 11213 8. Paperback. £5.99

Queen Victoria and her Enormous Empire
by Alan MacDonald

Everybody knows Victoria married a chap called Albert and wore black clothes - all the time. But did you know that Victoria went on her holidays in disguise, and was best pals with her rude Scottish servant? Everything you ever wanted to know about the woman with the enormous empire!

ISBN: 978 1407 11025 7. £4.99. Paperback

Henry VIII and his Wicked Wives
by Alan MacDonald

Everyone's heard of Henry VIII. He's the one who had a bit of a weight problem and married six unlucky ladies. Inside readers can find out everything they don't already know about Henry and everything that makes him Horribly Famous, including the wife he accused of witchcraft, his closest friends who got the chop, and how he bricked up his bedroom door in fear for his life.

ISBN: 978 1407 10904 6. Paperback. £4.99

Winston Churchill and his Woeful Wars
by Alan MacDonald

You've probably heard of Winston Churchill... He's the one who raised his fingers in a V sign and smoked a massive cigar. Inside: Get to know the man behind the cigar in Winston's secret diary! Re-live events of the century in The Winston Weekly! Read how Winston led Britain to victory in the Second World War!

ISBN: 978 1407 10831 5. Paperback. £4.99

Tutankhamun and His Tombful of Treasure
by Michael Cox

Tutankhamun is given the Horribly Famous treatment. Here you'll find the whole story of King Tut's life and death, plus his awesome afterlife. It's an exciting story of treasure and tombs, grave robbers and gold.

ISBN: 978 1407 10519 2. Paperback. £4.99

Sir Frances Drake and His Daring Deeds
by Andrew Donkin

Sir Francis Drake is horribly famous for being the fearless explorer who sailed around the world, and the dashing sea hero who defeated the Spanish Armada. But have you heard that he was actually a bit of a pirate and once got shot without even realizing it?

ISBN: 978 0439 95400 6. Paperback. £4.99

Julius Caesar and his Foul Friends
by Toby Brown

Julius Caesar is horribly famous for conquering loads of countries and back-stabbing his chums. But have you hear that he was once captured by pirates and invaded his own town? Discover the inside story with JC's secret diary, read up on scandals in The Republican News and discover why his friends became quite so foul.

ISBN: 978 0439 95471 6. Paperback. £4.99

Now you can get the inside story with Elizabeth's secret diary, pick up the latest gossip in the Tudor Tatler, and find out all the about Lizzy's World and how she made her crucial contests.

ISBN: 978 0439 95575 1. Paperback. £4.99