Titles in This Set Blood, Bones and Body Bits Microscopic Monsters Nasty Nature Painful Poison Shocking Electricity Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens Condition : New Format : Paperback Publisher : Scholastic Age Range : 8-12 years Overview The Horrible Science 6 Books Collection Set by Nick Arnold packs six of the series' grossest, funniest titles into one bumper bundle. From squelchy body parts to venomous poisons, sparking electricity to slimy space aliens, this set turns tricky science topics into laugh-out-loud reading that hooks reluctant readers and science fans alike. Illustrated throughout with Tony De Saulles' comic-style cartoons, each paperback delivers bite-sized facts, quizzes and stomach-churning trivia that make learning feel like mischief rather than homework — perfect for curious 8 to 12 year olds. About the Books Each title in this collection tackles a different branch of science through gross-out facts and dark humour. Blood, Bones and Body Bits peels back the skin to reveal the squishy secrets of the human body, while Microscopic Monsters zooms in on the bacteria and bugs living in guts, eyelashes and beyond. Nasty Nature catalogues nature's deadliest and most disgusting creatures, from blood-slurping bats to man-eating tigers, and Painful Poison serves up a toxic tour of killer substances and their evil effects. Shocking Electricity crackles with zap-filled facts about static, lightning and the scientists brave (or foolish) enough to test it on themselves, and Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens blasts off with Oddblob the alien for a horrible tour of the cosmos, spacewalks and exploding astronaut guts. Across all six books, Nick Arnold's trademark mix of solid science and toilet humour keeps young readers turning pages without realising how much they're learning. Sidebars, quizzes, diagrams and Tony De Saulles' cartoon illustrations break up the text, making the books approachable for reluctant readers, while the depth of factual content satisfies budding scientists. The series has become a staple of primary and early secondary classrooms and libraries across the UK, prized for making curriculum science genuinely entertaining. This set is an ideal way to build a home library of science reading that rewards repeat visits, since each book is crammed with more facts than can be absorbed in one sitting. Six full-length Horrible Science paperbacks in one great-value set Makes core science topics — body, nature, poison, electricity, space — genuinely fun Packed with cartoons, quizzes and gross-out facts that hook reluctant readers Ideal for ages 8-12, home learning, and school library collections A brilliant gift for curious kids who love facts, humour and things that are a bit disgusting About the Author Nick Arnold is a British author who has written science books for children for over two decades. He is best known for creating the long-running Horrible Science series, working alongside illustrator Tony De Saulles, whose cartoons bring every gruesome fact to life. Arnold has a gift for translating real scientific concepts — biology, chemistry, physics and astronomy — into accessible, funny narratives that appeal to reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. His books have introduced millions of children worldwide to science through humour rather than textbooks. Why You'll Love This Set Six books, six branches of science, one seriously entertaining bundle. This collection turns bodies, nature, poison, electricity and space into unforgettable reading, blending real facts with cartoons and comedy that keep kids hooked from cover to cover — brilliant value for young science lovers. Please Note: The individual books dispatched will be as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover shown in this listing.