Terrible True Tales by Terry Deary - 6 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Terrible True Tales: Romans (4 Books in 1)
Terrible True Tales: Egyptians (4 Books in 1)
Terrible True Tales: Greeks (4 Books in 1)
Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age (4 Books in 1)
Terrible True Tales: Tudors (4 Books in 1)
Terrible True Tales: Vikings (4 Books in 1)

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
This six-book Terrible True Tales collection by Terry Deary brings six pivotal eras of world history to life through fast-paced, kid-friendly storytelling. Each paperback volume bundles four short stories into one, covering Egyptians, Tudors, Vikings, Romans, the Stone Age, and Greeks. Written from a child's-eye view and paired with lively illustrations, the set turns dusty facts into vivid daily-life adventures. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool shelves, or independent reading, this bundle helps young history fans build reading confidence while discovering how kids actually lived, worked, and survived across the ages, one entertaining tale at a time.

About the Books
The Terrible True Tales series takes readers on a tour through six of history's most fascinating periods, told through the everyday experiences of children who might have actually lived them. Rather than presenting history as a list of dates and rulers, Terry Deary builds each volume from four short, punchy stories, following young protagonists through markets, battlefields, temples, and settlements. In Terrible True Tales: Egyptians, readers uncover tomb secrets and temple rituals along the Nile. Terrible True Tales: Romans drops kids into the bustle of empire, from bathhouses to bustling forums. Terrible True Tales: Greeks explores city-states and myths through youthful eyes, while Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age strips history back to survival basics: fire, tools, and early communities. Terrible True Tales: Tudors dives into court intrigue and everyday Tudor life beyond the palace walls, and Terrible True Tales: Vikings follows longship voyages and settlement life across the North Sea. Across all six books, the tone stays brisk and engaging, mixing genuine historical detail with the humor that made Deary's work a staple of school reading lists. The four-stories-per-book structure keeps chapters short and satisfying, ideal for readers who want a real sense of accomplishment without committing to a long novel. Illustrations throughout help visualize unfamiliar settings, clothing, and tools, giving context clues that support comprehension. Whether picked up for a classroom library, a rainy afternoon, or a long car ride, this set offers a genuinely fun on-ramp into world history that respects young readers' curiosity.

Key Benefits

• Six full history-themed paperbacks covering Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, the Stone Age, Tudors, and Vikings
• Each volume bundles four short stories, perfect for readers who want quick wins and steady progress
• Child's-eye storytelling makes historical facts memorable instead of dry
• Great for classroom libraries, homeschool history units, and independent reading practice
• Compact paperback format is easy to pack for trips, backpacks, and bedtime reading
• A fun, humor-filled gift for curious kids who love stories with real historical roots

Book-by-Book Guide
Terrible True Tales: Romans — Four brisk tales carry readers through the sights, sounds, and ambitions of ancient Rome as seen by children navigating its streets and households.
Terrible True Tales: Egyptians — Four stories set along the Nile explore tomb work, temple life, and the everyday mysteries surrounding ancient Egypt's monuments and rituals.
Terrible True Tales: Greeks — Four tales journey through Greek city-states, introducing young readers to early ideas about democracy, myth, and daily community life.
Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age — Four stories strip history to its essentials, following children through the challenges of fire, tools, hunting, and shelter.
Terrible True Tales: Tudors — Four tales move between palace intrigue and ordinary Tudor households, capturing the contrasts of life under a powerful monarchy.
Terrible True Tales: Vikings — Four stories follow Viking children through longship journeys, settlement life, and the everyday realities of a seafaring culture.

About the Author
Terry Deary is a bestselling British children's author best known for the long-running Horrible Histories series, which introduced millions of young readers to world history through humor. A former actor and teacher, Deary spent decades finding playful, memorable ways to make historical facts stick with kids who might otherwise find history dry. His Terrible True Tales series continues that mission, using short, punchy stories to explore daily life across the Roman, Egyptian, Greek, Stone Age, Tudor, and Viking worlds, making him a trusted name on classroom and library shelves everywhere.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set turns six major eras into bite-sized, laugh-out-loud stories kids actually want to finish. It's a smart pick for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, homeschool history unit, or classroom library addition. Compact paperbacks make it easy to pack for road trips or summer reading, while the humor keeps reluctant readers turning pages.

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