You Wouldn't Want to Be Sick in the 16th Century! (Revised Edition) (You Wouldn't Want to…: History of the World)

Get ready...as a barber surgeon, you are about to embark on a career in which you will have to treat gruesome diseases. It's revolting!

This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history.

Antram was born in Brighton, England. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time artist.
is a former biomedical research scientist who studied at Cambridge University for a degree in pathology and a doctorare in microbiology. After four years in research she become an editor of children's science books.