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Smelly Old History
AuthorDr Mary J. Dobson
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
GenreChildren's history
PublisherOxford University Press
Publication date
1997 - 1998
Publication placeUnited Kingdom

Smelly Old History is a series of illustrated children's books published by Oxford University Press.[1][2] The books contain aromatic scratch and sniff panels, which provide the reader with scents representative of their respective eras.[1] The series was written by Dr Mary J. Dobson and has sold over a million copies around the world.[citation needed]

Titles

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The series consists of:

  • Greek Grime (1998)
  • Medieval Muck (1998)
  • Mouldy Mummies (1998)
  • Reeking Royals (1998)
  • Roman Aromas (1997)
  • Tudor Odours (1997)
  • Victorian Vapours (1997)
  • Vile Vikings (1998)
  • Wartime Whiffs (1998)

There is also a 9-volume set, containing all 9 books.

References

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  1. ^ a b Tribune, Chicago. "HISTORY REEKS - AND THESE BOOKS ROCK". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Students won't turn up their noses at 'Smelly Old History'". Asheville Citizen-Times. 20 March 1997. Retrieved 22 June 2020.