The British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? 3 Book Set (Egypt, Rome & Greece)

The British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? 3 Book Set brings together three humorous, fact-filled looks at childhood in the ancient world. Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, these books explore what daily life could be like for children in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece, challenging the idea that it was all sunshine, spectacles and grand monuments.

Across the set, readers are introduced to the tougher side of history through lively examples and accessible storytelling. The Ancient Rome volume was developed in consultation with experts from the British Museum and is described as being packed with facts and illustrations, offering a funny introduction for children interested in “horrible history”.

Included titles

• So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt
• So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Rome
• So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece

Key details

• Three-book set covering Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece
• Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie
• Ancient Rome title developed in consultation with experts from the British Museum
• Ancient Rome title described as packed with facts and illustrations

Synopses

So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt

This book explains that, despite pyramids and sunny weather, life for children in Ancient Egypt could be hard. It describes everyday challenges, from avoiding Deathstalker scorpions and clearing cow dung to fetching water, eating roast hedgehog and being put in the stocks for misbehaving at school.

So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Rome

Created with input from British Museum experts, this title outlines what childhood in Ancient Rome was really like. It includes examples ranging from washing clothes in wee and snacking on dormice to taking part in gladiatorial combat, presented with facts and illustrations in a funny, accessible style.

So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece

This volume suggests that, beyond sunny days and the Olympic Games, life for children in Ancient Greece could be demanding. It highlights hardships such as living on blood soup while wearing only a cloak, and learning a poem of more than 15,000 lines.