David Salariya

There have been truly tyrannical warriors throughout history, and this book chronicles the worst of the worst. Readers encounter bloodthirsty military leaders like the vengeful Celtic queen Boudicca, the disturbingly ambitious Julius Caesar, and the egotistical Napoleon. The stories of each warrior are presented alongside a series of fascinating facts, including terrifying bits of trivia. Colorful illustrations add to this book in a way that is sure to keep readers engaged.

It's a full moon...what's that sound? Is it the howl of the werewolf, ready to pounce? There's a tapping at the window...could it be a vampire, coming to take his deadly bite? This book runs down the deadliest creatures of myth and legend, from the towering one-eyed Cyclops to the elusive Yeti of the Himalayas. Readers will learn how the snake-haired Gorgon, Medusa, could turn them to stone with just one ghastly glance, and how the mermaid's sweet song could lure them to a watery grave. These murderous creatures are truly terrifying