A fun way to learn about History. (Horrible Histories)

Member Name: Magik

Product:	Horrible Histories
Date:	06/10/08 (69 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Cheap, very interesing!

Disadvantages: Not for you if you don't want to know about History.

The Horrible Histories is a collection of books and also magazines that aim to make learning history fun for children of all ages. They don't just contain what you would expect to hear in a history lesson, it explores the different era's depending on which book / magazine you are reading and tells you about interesting facts and things that young children would find humourous. They also teach different ways on remembering things such as Henry VIII six wifes.

The books are books are written by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown and Philip Reeve. The magazines are the same.

The first Horrible Histry books were published in 1993 and are still going today with a huge variety of different cultures, times and wars.

When the magazine first come out about five years ago I think; I was one of the people that got them all. I enjoyed reading them, and learning but the fun way. You also got a timeline with each issue, and a pack of special cards which you could collect. They also brought out special editions such as the Christmas one, with more free goodies.

The books are pretty cheap, an the magazines were £2 per issue, and come out ever two weeks.

However, I must admit, after a while i did dread reading them, I don't know why but they didn't have the same effect as they used too. But the books I still find interesting. In my opinion, I think the magazines were for the younger children and a light read compared to the books.

If your child, or even someone you know that wants to brush up on their history knowledge, buy them a horrible histories book. They are worth it and have some really interesing stuff in them!

Summary: Learn the fun way...