List of Horrible Histories books facts for kids

Welcome to the world of Horrible Histories books! This amazing series makes learning about the past super fun and a bit gruesome. Written by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown, these books are packed with hilarious facts, terrible tales, and all the gory details history books usually leave out. Get ready to discover the horrible truth about history!

Original Horrible Histories Books

The Horrible Histories series started with many original books. Each one dives into a different time period or group of people. You can learn about everything from the Stone Age to World War II. These books are known for their funny titles, like Savage Stone Age and Rotten Romans.

• Originally titled Even More Terrible Tudors.

Did you know? The very first versions of these books had "The" at the start of their titles. For example, The Savage Stone Age. This was changed after 2007.

Two Horrible Books in One

Sometimes, two Horrible Histories books are combined into one bigger book! This gives you double the horrible fun in a single volume. It's a great way to get two amazing history lessons at once.

• This book was first called Horribly Huge Book of Awful Egyptians and Ruthless Romans.

Blood Curdling Box Set

The Blood Curdling Box Set is a special collection of many Horrible Histories books. It's perfect for anyone who wants to dive deep into lots of different historical periods. This set includes 20 popular titles from the series.

It includes the books: Savage Stone Age, Awesome Egyptians, Groovy Greeks, Rotten Romans, Cut-Throat Celts, Smashing Saxons, Vicious Vikings, Stormin' Normans, Angry Aztecs, Incredible Incas, Measly Middle Ages, Terrible Tudors, Slimy Stuarts, Gorgeous Georgians, Vile Victorians, Villainous Victorians, Barmy British Empire, Frightful First World War, Woeful Second World War and Blitzed Brits.

Horrible Histories Specials

Beyond the main series, there are also special Horrible Histories books. These often focus on specific themes, countries, or broader historical topics. They offer unique insights into different parts of history.

• Previously Bloody Scotland.
  • Previously The USA.

Horrible Histories Handbooks

The Horrible Histories Handbooks are like guides to specific historical topics or groups. They give you all the horrible facts you need to know about pirates, witches, knights, and more!

Horrible Histories Gruesome Guides

These books, once called Horrible Histories Cities, focus on the history of specific cities. They often include cool fold-out maps and details about famous city structures. They are a great way to learn about the past of places like London or Edinburgh.

• Previously Loathsome London.

High Speed History

High Speed History is a sub-series that started in 2010. These books tell historical tales in an exciting comic-strip style. It's a fast and fun way to learn about different historical periods.

Horrible Histories Annuals

Every year, Horrible Histories releases an annual. These books are filled with quizzes, puzzles, comics, and new horrible facts from across history. They are a yearly treat for fans of the series.

Novelty Books & Other Horrible Histories Titles

The Horrible Histories series also includes many unique and fun novelty books. These can be anything from quiz books and joke books to pop-up adventures and special yearbooks. They offer different ways to enjoy the horrible facts of history!