
History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People
$20.72
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
5 September 2023
Summary
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America.
The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Ind…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593564264 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 059356426X |
| Author: | Kate Messner, Jose Barreiro |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 5 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 228g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 193mm x 132mm |
| Series: | History Smashers |
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Critics Review
“With witty text and entertaining sidebars that add context, this highly illustrated myth-buster will entice reluctant readers and history buffs alike.” -School Libray Journal
About The Author
Kate Messner
KATE MESSNER is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books; and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history.
JOSÉ BARREIRO is a Cuban-born American writer, journalist, and former professor of Native American studies at Cornell University. He is a member of the Taino Nation of the Antilles.
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