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Deadly Hearts

History's Most Dangerous People

History's Most Dangerous People

History's Most Dangerous People

By Michael Burgan
Illustrated by Karl James Mountford

By Michael Burgan
Illustrated by Karl James Mountford

By Michael Burgan
Illustrated by Karl James Mountford

By Michael Burgan
Illustrated by Karl James Mountford

By Michael Burgan
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By Michael Burgan
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Dec 27, 2022 | ISBN 9780593386675 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Dec 27, 2022 | 151 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Deadly Hearts

    A visually dynamic companion to the biographical collection Dark Hearts, this collection of biographies details the cruel and often horrifying lives of history’s most notorious – and deadly – people.

    Over centuries and around the world, there is a long history of ruthless people who have wreaked havoc to get what they want. Whether empire-building or simply displaying a cruel streak, is there any excuse for the actions of people who have been responsible for the deaths of so many? Find out in these sixteen biographies of men and women throughout history who have left there deadly mark on history. From Attila the Hun and Vlad the Impaler to Adolf Hitler, readers will learn the wicked origins of the world’s most dangerous people.

    About Deadly Hearts

    A visually dynamic companion to the biographical collection Dark Hearts, this collection of biographies details the cruel and often horrifying lives of history’s most notorious – and deadly – people.

    Over centuries and around the world, there is a long history of ruthless people who have wreaked havoc to get what they want. Whether empire-building or simply displaying a cruel streak, is there any excuse for the actions of people who have been responsible for the deaths of so many? Find out in these sixteen biographies of men and women throughout history who have left there deadly mark on history. From Attila the Hun and Vlad the Impaler to Adolf Hitler, readers will learn the wicked origins of the world’s most dangerous people.

    About Deadly Hearts

    A visually dynamic companion to the biographical collection Dark Hearts, this collection of biographies details the cruel and often horrifying lives of history’s most notorious – and deadly – people.

    Over centuries and around the world, there is a long history of ruthless people who have wreaked havoc to get what they want. Whether empire-building or simply displaying a cruel streak, is there any excuse for the actions of people who have been responsible for the deaths of so many? Find out in these sixteen biographies of men and women throughout history who have left there deadly mark on history. From Attila the Hun and Vlad the Impaler to Adolf Hitler, readers will learn the wicked origins of the world’s most dangerous people.

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    About Michael Burgan

    Michael Burgan is a historian specializing in writing biographies and current events for younger audiences. His published works include Who Was Henry Ford?, Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?, Breaker Boys: How a Photograph Helped End Child Labor, and The Creation of… More about Michael Burgan

    About Michael Burgan

    Michael Burgan is a historian specializing in writing biographies and current events for younger audiences. His published works include Who Was Henry Ford?, Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?, Breaker Boys: How a Photograph Helped End Child Labor, and The Creation of… More about Michael Burgan

    About Michael Burgan

    Michael Burgan is a historian specializing in writing biographies and current events for younger audiences. His published works include Who Was Henry Ford?, Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?, Breaker Boys: How a Photograph Helped End Child Labor, and The Creation of… More about Michael Burgan

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $14.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Dec 27, 2022 | 144 Pages | 5 x 7-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593386675

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Dec 27, 2022 | 144 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593386682

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $14.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Dec 27, 2022 | 151 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593610398
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