Book Series · 10 Books

History of Fun Stuff Books

In order from The Scoop on Ice Cream! to True Colors! The Story of Crayola.

The High Score and Lowdown on Video Games!

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1597

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

The Scoop on Ice Cream!

By Bonnie Williams, Scott Burroughs (Illustrator)

Discover the surprising history of ice cream, from Ellis Island to George Washington's indulgence.

48 pages· 2,532 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud

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Summary: Dive into the cool history of ice cream, where immigrants at Ellis Island tasted it first, and George Washington splurged on it in 1790. This fact-filled journey reveals the frozen treat's past, blending fun facts with geography and science. Test your knowledge with a quiz and uncover the secrets behind everyone's favorite dessert. What surprising stories will you uncover about this beloved treat?

The complete set

History of Fun Stuff Series

10 books · Published 2014–2018

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$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.

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$474

The Deep Dish on Pizza!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Discover the surprising history behind everyone's favorite slice.

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$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.

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$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.

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$474

The Explosive Story of Fireworks!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

Discover the explosive history of fireworks from ancient China to royal honors.

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$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.

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$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.

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$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.

The Great American Story of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts Gang!

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$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.

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$474

True Colors! The Story of Crayola

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Discover the colorful history and innovations of Crayola Crayons.

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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 Scoop on Ice Cream! in 2014, and the newest book, True Colors! The Story of Crayola, was published in 2018.