Horrible Science 6 Books Collection Set by Nick Arnold - Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Horrible Science: Blood, Bones and Body Bits
Horrible Science: Microscopic Monsters
Horrible Science: Nasty Nature
Horrible Science: Painful Poison
Horrible Science: Shocking Electricity
Horrible Science: Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
Science has never been this gross, this funny, or this fascinating. The Horrible Science 6-book paperback collection by Nick Arnold takes curious kids on a rollicking ride through the human body, the natural world, poisons, electricity, and outer space. Packed with cartoons, quizzes, and bizarre-but-true facts, each title turns tricky topics into laugh-out-loud reading that sticks. Whether it's oozing bodily fluids or shocking currents, this set proves that real science is stranger, and way more entertaining, than fiction. A perfect match for reluctant readers and science lovers ages 8 to 12.

About the Book
Horrible Science has been turning squeamish kids into science fans since the series began, and this six-book paperback set gathers some of its most popular titles into one gross-out bundle. Blood, Bones and Body Bits pulls back the skin to explore what really goes on inside the human body, from squelchy organs to snapping bones, using cartoons and quizzes to keep the biology digestible. Microscopic Monsters shrinks readers down to microbe-size to meet the bacteria and viruses living all around (and inside) us. Nasty Nature rounds up the animal kingdom's most disgusting defenses and deadliest hunters, balancing shock value with real ecological facts. Painful Poison digs into toxins and venoms throughout history, keeping safety and chemistry front and center. Shocking Electricity crackles through circuits and static shocks, explaining the physics behind everyday electric phenomena. Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens launches readers into the cosmos, tackling black holes, alien life theories, and rocket science. Written by Nick Arnold with the series' signature cartoon illustrations by Tony De Saulles, every book uses the same tried-and-tested formula: a chatty, cheeky narrator voice, bite-size fact boxes, and just enough gross-out detail to make the science memorable. Designed to be read cover to cover or dipped into at random, the set covers biology, microbiology, ecology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy, giving young readers a broad, entertaining introduction to nearly every branch of science in one collection.

Key Benefits

• Six full-length paperback titles covering body science, microbes, nature, poison, electricity, and space
• Written in the trademark Horrible Science style: funny, fast-paced, and packed with gross-out facts kids love
• Cartoon illustrations by Tony De Saulles break up the text and keep reluctant readers engaged
• Great for building general science knowledge alongside school curriculum topics
• Perfect for classroom libraries, home shelves, or as a birthday or holiday gift for curious kids
• Compact paperback format makes the set easy to stack, store, and take on trips

Book-by-Book Guide
Horrible Science: Blood, Bones and Body Bits — Explores the human body's squishiest secrets, from blood flow to bone structure, in a hands-on, cartoon-filled format.
Horrible Science: Microscopic Monsters — Introduces the invisible world of bacteria, viruses, and microbes that shape everyday health.
Horrible Science: Nasty Nature — Surveys nature's most extreme creatures and survival strategies, from venomous predators to freak weather.
Horrible Science: Painful Poison — Investigates toxins and venoms throughout history, explaining the chemistry behind why they're so dangerous.
Horrible Science: Shocking Electricity — Breaks down circuits, currents, and static shocks with simple, hands-on explanations of everyday electricity.
Horrible Science: Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens — Rockets readers into astronomy, covering stars, black holes, and the search for alien life.

About the Author
Nick Arnold is a British author best known for creating the long-running Horrible Science series, illustrated throughout by Tony De Saulles. Arnold has written dozens of titles in the series since it launched in the 1990s, turning tricky scientific concepts into accessible, funny reading for young audiences. Beyond Horrible Science, he has written other children's non-fiction, including the Wild Lives series. Arnold is known for his lively school visits and live science shows, bringing the same enthusiasm from the page to the stage for young readers across the UK and beyond.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Six books, endless gross-out facts, and zero boring science lessons. This set is a brilliant back-to-school pick, a screen-free stocking stuffer, or a birthday gift for the kid who always asks "but why?" Reluctant readers and dedicated science fans alike will happily devour every single page, again and again.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.