Sale price
$474
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
The Deep Dish on Pizza!
Discover the surprising history behind everyone's favorite slice.
48 pages
$4.99Save 5%
Paperback
Book Series · 10 Books
History of Fun Stuff Books
In order from The Deep Dish on Pizza! to True Colors! The Story of Crayola.
The History of Fun Stuff series is a set of 10 chapter books by Stephen Krensky, published between 2014 and 2018. Written for ages 6–8, most books run about 50 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
The complete set
History of Fun Stuff Series
10 books · Published 2014–2018
Sale price
$474
The Deep Dish on Pizza!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
Discover the surprising history behind everyone's favorite slice.
Sale price
$1597
The Scoop on Ice Cream!
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
Discover the surprising history of ice cream, from Ellis Island to George Washington's indulgence.
Sale price
$474
The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
Discover the surprising history of hot chocolate, from ancient drink to wartime ration.
Sale price
$474
The High Score and Lowdown on Video Games!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015
Discover the evolution of video games from Pong to Pac-Man.
Sale price
$474
The Explosive Story of Fireworks!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015
Discover the explosive history of fireworks from ancient China to royal honors.
Sale price
$474
The Stellar Story of Space Travel
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016
Discover the wonders of space travel and amaze your friends with fascinating facts.
Sale price
$1699
The Way the Cookie Crumbled
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016
Uncover the surprising history of cookies and amaze your friends with sweet facts.
Sale price
$474
The Colorful Story of Comics
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016
Discover the origins of comics and manga, from cave drawings to modern fun.
Sale price
$474
The Great American Story of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts Gang!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017
Discover the fascinating history behind the beloved Peanuts Gang.
Sale price
$474
True Colors! The Story of Crayola
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
Discover the colorful history and innovations of Crayola Crayons.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the History of Fun Stuff series?
There are 10 books in the History of Fun Stuff series. It began with The Deep Dish on Pizza! in 2014, and the newest book, True Colors! The Story of Crayola, was published in 2018.
What ages are the History of Fun Stuff books best for?
The series is best for ages 6–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The people who bring History of Fun Stuff to life.
Keep exploring
Similar Series
Otto & Uncle
Ages 5–8
LEGO Monster Fighters
Ages 7–9
National Geographic Kids Readers
Ages 6–8
National Geographic Readers
Ages 6–8
Oliver and Amanda
Ages 6–8
Bones
Ages 6–8
Stories of Famous Americans
Ages 6–8
Detective Paw of the Law
Ages 4–8