Dead Famous (series)
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Dead Famous is the title of a series of books following the lives of famous people who are now dead, such as Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton. Ther special books in this collection are based on certain groups of people, such as Inventors and Authors. These books are a spin-off of the Horrible Histories collection and are published by the same company, Scholastic, however, many different authors and illustrators work on these books. The books are aimed at 7-14 year olds, and have sold many copies around the world, especially in the UK.
[edit] Books in the Series
- Al Capone and his Gang (Al Capone)
- Albert Einstein and his Inflatable Universe (Albert Einstein)
- Alexander the Great and his Claim to Fame (Alexander the Great)
- Boudica and her Barmy Army (Boudica)
- Cleopatra and Her Asp (Cleopatra)
- Elizabeth I and Her Conquests (Elizabeth I)
- Elvis and his Pelvis (Elvis)
- Horatio Nelson and His Victory (Horatio Nelson)
- Inventors and their Bright Ideas (Inventors)
- Isaac Newton and his Apple (Isaac Newton)
- Joan of Arc and Her Marching Orders (Joan of Arc)
- King Henry and His Chopping Block (Henry VIII)
- Leonardo Da Vinci and his Super-brain (Leonardo Da Vinci)
- Mary Queen of Scots and her Hopless Husbands (Mary Queen of Scots)
- Oliver Cromwell and His Warts (Oliver Cromwell)
- Queen Victoria and her Amusements (Queen Victoria)
- Roald Dahl and his Chocolate Factory (Roald Dahl)
- Scientists and their Mind-blowing Experiments (Scientists)
- Spartacus and his Glorious Gladiators (Spartacus)
Tuckankaun and his tomb full of treasure(((Tukankamun)))
- William Shakespeare and his Dramatic Acts (William Shakespeare)
- Winston Churchill and his Great Wars (Winston Churchill)
- Writers and their Tall Tales (Authors)
[edit] Trivia
- In the Horatio Nelson book, there is a factual error on page 112: Horatio is seen in a gesture of annoyance after missing some French warships, putting his right hand to his forehead. However, his right arm was amputated prior to this event.
