The Greatest Mistakes in History: Bloopers, Blunders, and Other Mishaps from History

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Simon Abbott

The Greatest Mistakes in History

Name: The Greatest Mistakes in History
Price: 24.99 AUD
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ISBN: 9780241791141

Bloopers, Blunders, and Other Mishaps from History

Simon Abbott

$24.99

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English

DK Children
05 May 2026

History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA); Educational: History

Explore the wildest mishaps, miscalculations, and bloopers in history

Journey through the most amusing and surprising mistakes in history! Dive into a world where mishaps, miscalculations, and funny failures take centre stage. Perfect for kids aged 7 to 10, this book brings history to life with humour and vivid illustrations. From Queen Victoria's coronation chaos to the Titanic's infamous iceberg encounter, each page bursts with fascinating facts and eye-popping visuals. Kids will love learning about ridiculous rulers, engineering emergencies, and sporting slip-ups. This book is more than just entertaining; it's an educational adventure that shows how even the biggest mistakes can lead to great stories.

By: Simon Abbott
Imprint: DK Children
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm,
ISBN: 9780241791141
ISBN 10: 0241791146
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 05 May 2026
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Simon Abbott is an author and illustrator who has been creating children's books, games, and stationery for over 15 years. He specialises in bold colours and delightful characters of all kinds and describes his work as fun, fresh, and happy.