Incredible Incas

Terry Deary's "Horrible Histories: Incredible Incas" dives into the fascinating and often gruesome world of one of South America's greatest civilizations. Aimed at readers aged 8-12, this book uses its signature irreverent humor and gross-out facts to make history engaging. Parents should be aware that it covers topics like human sacrifice, painful deaths, and conquest, presented in a factual yet lighthearted way that aims to inform rather than terrify. It's an excellent choice for reluctant readers or children who love learning about the 'nasty bits' of history.

The incredible Incas may have built South America’s greatest civilisation, but they could be very icky indeed! The poor prisoners that pulled up their huge pyramids were likely to experience a very painful death. But things weren’t much better for your average Inca. Find out: How a bucket of stewed pee could make you beautiful; Why servants ate the emperor’s hair; What happened in their legendary golden temples; What chilling fate awaited their child sacrifices. The Incan Empire comprised 12 million people, yet was conquered by 260 Spanish invaders — and a few germs. In fact, it was the llamas who really had it lucky … they got to wear earrings and drink beer! So would you rather be a lucky llama … or an incredible Inca? Erk!