Horrible Histories 20-Book Collection by Terry Deary

History with the boring bits taken out. Terry Deary’s Horrible Histories series turns major periods of world and British history into funny, memorable nonfiction packed with strange facts, revolting details, dramatic events and the kinds of questions children actually want answered.

This 20-book collection works especially well for children who enjoy history but do not always connect with textbook-style learning. The fast-moving chapters, cartoons, quizzes and gruesome facts make it useful for independent reading, school projects, homeschooling and building background knowledge across different historical periods.

20 titles in this collection

1. Savage Stone Age
2. Awesome Egyptians
3. Groovy Greeks
4. Rotten Romans
5. Cut-Throat Celts
6. Smashing Saxons
7. Vicious Vikings
8. Stormin' Normans
9. Angry Aztecs
10. Incredible Incas
11. Measly Middle Ages
12. Terrible Tudors
13. Slimy Stuarts
14. Gorgeous Georgians
15. Vile Victorians
16. Villainous Victorians
17. Barmy British Empire
18. Frightful First World War
19. Woeful Second World War
20. Blitzed Brits

Why it is valuable for learning

• Builds chronological and historical knowledge through high-interest nonfiction.
• Uses humour and memorable facts to support recall.
• Encourages children to compare societies, rulers, wars, inventions and everyday life across periods.
• Excellent enrichment for history topics studied at school.
• Strong choice for reluctant nonfiction readers.

Author: Terry Deary
Series: Horrible Histories
Publisher: Scholastic
Suggested age: approximately 8–12 years, depending on reading confidence and interest.

Choose an individual title or the complete 20-book collection from Kids Library Kenya, with Nairobi pickup and delivery across Kenya.