A ball game in which the losing team is murdered?! The Weird History series shines the spotlight on some of the crazy and not-as-crazy-as-it-seems things people have done over the centuries. From marathons and gladiators to bungee jumping and thrill rides, They Played What?! describes some of the weirdest ways people have found to have fun.
BOOK OF THE WEEK - Young readers will love this gorgeous picture book about a chilled capybara who just won't be rushed.
Can you solve the puzzles to save the Kingdom? Put your puzzle skills to the test with mazes, word games and codes to crack!
The second book in this popular series celebrating friendship, magic and fighting for what you believe in.
This is Book 4 in the Weird History Series. See all Weird History books here.
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Richard Platt is the author of a growing list of informative books for young readers and also writes for innovative multimedia projects. He was born in 1953 in the United Kingdom and earned his degree in art from Newcastle College of Art and Design in 1974. Platt earned his B.A. from Leeds Polytechnic University and attended Central School of Art in 1977. He
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