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

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Abbott Simon
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 07.05.2026
• EAN: 9780241791141
• ISBN: 978-0-241-79114-1
• No. of pages: 80
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Humor / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Curiosities & Wonders, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), People & places (Children's / Teenage), General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Educational: History, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples