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History

Journey through time in Hungry Tomato's time machine! Explore our collection of historical books, and dive into captivating stories, rich visuals, and interactive learning.

 

Let the past come alive!

Beetle Books

Beetle Books is an imprint of Hungry Tomato. 

Our Beetle Books are our brilliant big books; spanning a range of topics, they’re perfect for young readers to enjoy wherever they may be.

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Build it! Make it!

Mini Battle Machines

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Secret Squid's Wonders of the World

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Hungry Tomato

Our Hungry Tomato books are our smaller series’ of books, ideal for teachers and educators to use to inspire young readers while learning about a variety of topics.

History of the World

An exciting journey through human history, from the birth of civilisation to the modern day.

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The Grisly History of Medicine

The World's Greatest (and Grossest) Medical Disoveries

A fantastic four book series exploring the history of medicine, with its terrifying diseases, rancid remedies, and experimental treatments and surgeries that were often weird, disgusting, or downright dangerous! Discover amazing facts from how alligator blood could help fight infections, to how the past has helped us to battle modern viruses like Coronavirus.

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How to Live Like a...

An exciting series about how people used to live. These stories are funny and often outrageous, but give fascinating insights into how we would have lived in the past! This series is essential reading for any budding historian.

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Fiendish Rulers

A fantastic four book series exploring the minds and lives of ancient rulers.

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Warrior

This four book series unveils the tales of warriors across cultures, showcasing their feats, weaponry, and historical impact.

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Inside Battle Machines

This four book series showcases the engineering and technology of some of the most powerful battle machines.

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Incredible Inventions

This four book series delves into some of the most important light-bulb moments in history.

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Tabletop Battles

Create a tabletop battlefield with this brilliant four book series, guided by easy-to-follow instructions.

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Mythical Beasts

This series presents the most powerful and ferocious monsters from the world's mythologies.

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