Book Series · 3 Books

How It Happened Books

In order from Landing on the Moon to How It Happened! Pizza: The Cool Stories and Facts Behind Every Slice.

The How It Happened series is a set of 3 chapter books by WonderLab Group and Paige Towler, published between 2022 and 2023. Written for ages 5–12, most books run about 190 pages.

Landing on the Moon
How It Happened! Gum
How It Happened! Pizza: The Cool Stories and Facts Behind Every Slice
Landing on the Moon
How It Happened! Gum
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Landing on the Moon
Sale price
$1899
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022

Landing on the Moon

By Robin Twiddy

Uncover history's secrets through engaging activities and creative exploration.

24 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Dive into pivotal moments of history with 'How It Happened.' From the Fire of London to the Moon Landing, engage in hands-on activities that bring the past to life. Create maps, pen diary entries, or cook like an astronaut. Each page offers a new adventure, making history an exciting journey of discovery. What will you uncover next?
The complete set

How It Happened Series

3 books · Published 2022–2023

Series
Sale price
$1899

Landing on the Moon

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022

Uncover history's secrets through engaging activities and creative exploration.

How It Happened! Gum

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Discover the sticky history of gum and its cultural impact.

Sale price
$1797

How It Happened! Pizza: The Cool Stories and Facts Behind Every Slice

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2023

Discover pizza's journey to becoming a global comfort food.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the How It Happened series?

There are 3 books in the How It Happened series. It began with Landing on the Moon in 2022, and the newest book, How It Happened! Pizza: The Cool Stories and Facts Behind Every Slice, was published in 2023.

What ages are the How It Happened books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring How It Happened to life.

01

Robin Twiddy

Author
02

WonderLab Group

Author
03

Paige Towler

Author

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