Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the Revolutionary War with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode through Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, shouting, 'The British are coming!' to start the American Revolution.RIGHT?
WRONG! Paul Revere made it to Lexington, but before he could complete his mission, he was captured!
The truth is, dozens of Patriots rode around warning people about the Redcoats' plans that night. It was actually a man named Samuel Prescott who succeeded, alerting townspeople in Lexington and then moving on to Concord. But the Revolutionary War didn't officially start for more than a year after Prescott's ride. No joke.
Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history. Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, and Titanic.
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT?
WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day.
Did you know that the pilgrims didn't go straight from England to Plymouth? No, they made a stop along the way--and almost stayed forever! Did you know there was a second ship, called the Speedwell, that was too leaky to make the trip? No joke. And just wait until you learn the truth about Plymouth Rock.
Acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the legends of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving.
'Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!' --Candace Fleming, award-winning author
Don't miss History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote!
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
On April 15, 1912 an 'unsinkable' ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?
Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.
The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic's wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, 'Shut up!' No joke.
Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.
Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn't very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own.
Acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad.
Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
In 1920, Susan B. Anthony passed a law that gave voting rights to women in the United States. RIGHT?
WRONG! Susan B. Anthony wasn't even alive when the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified. Plus, it takes a lot more than one person to amend the constitution.
The truth is, it took millions of women to get that amendment into law. They marched! They picketed! They even went to jail. But in the end, it all came down to a letter from a state representative's mom. No joke.
Acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the fight for women's suffrage.
Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower!
A prizewinning novel for readers of 8 - 12, told through the voice of a contemporary child, as she weaves a story about a secret child of Hitler.The bombs were falling, the smoke was rising from the concentration camps, but all Hitler's daughter knew was lessons with Fraulein Gelber, the hedgehogs she rescued from the cold and infrequent visits from her beloved Duffi, her father.Was it just a story? Did Hitler's daughter really exist? If you were Hitler's daughter, would it all be your fault? Could you still love your own father if he had done what Hitler did? Mark, a contemporary child, starts to question his own beliefs as he listens to the story that Anna weaves.A wonderfully sensitive and gripping time-slip novel that will sit well with When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit; Number the Stars and Big Tom. WW2 is a major historical topic studied in in UK primary and secondary schools, but this novel also deals with questions children so often ask of the 'What if?' variety.
By early 1945, the destruction of the German Nazi State seems certain. The Allied forces, led by American generals George S. Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower, are gaining control of Europe, leaving German leaders scrambling. Facing defeat, Adolf Hitler flees to a secret bunker with his new wife, Eva Braun, and his beloved dog, Blondi. It is there that all three would meet their end, thus ending the Third Reich and one of the darkest chapters of history.
Hitler's Last Days is a gripping account of the death of one of the most reviled villains of the 20th centurya man whose regime of murder and terror haunts the world even today. Adapted from Bill O'Reilly's historical thriller, Killing Patton, and this book will have young readersand grown-ups too hooked on history.
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Explore the tragic history of the Holocaust and the horrors of Auschwitz in this compelling book bundle. Through a careful examination of Nazi propaganda, the brutal reality of life in the Jewish ghettos, and the mechanics of the gas chambers at Auschwitz, readers will gain a deep understanding of one of the darkest periods in human history.
The first book, 'The Untold History of Jewish Ghettos,' offers a detailed and comprehensive exploration of the ghettos, examining the inhumane conditions and the incredible resilience of those who lived there. Through personal narratives and historical sources, readers will gain insight into the brutality and the resistance that characterized life in the ghettos.
The second book, 'The Killing Machines of Auschwitz,' offers a chilling look at the gas chambers and the extermination process. Through an examination of the psychological toll on those who operated the chambers and personal accounts of those who survived, readers will gain a deep understanding of the cruelty and inhumanity of the Holocaust.
The third book, 'Liberation and Legacy of Auschwitz,' offers a powerful examination of the aftermath of the Holocaust and the ongoing struggle for justice and remembrance. Through personal narratives and historical sources, readers will gain insight into the impact of the liberation of Auschwitz and the ongoing efforts to honor the memory of those who suffered and died.
Whether you are a scholar, a student, or simply someone who is interested in learning more about this dark chapter in human history, 'Holocaust: Nazi Propaganda & the Horrors of Gas Chambers in Auschwitz' book bundle is an essential read. It offers a thought-provoking exploration of the legacy of the Holocaust and its ongoing impact on the world today, and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and equality.
¿Te gustan las historias épicas llenas de misterio, aventuras e intriga? Si es así, te invito a que te adentres a esta impresionante novela histórica de hombres lobo, ambientada en 1700 en Inglaterra- París en el que Howard el protagonista de esta historia se verá envuelto en una serie de misterios e intrigas que tendrá que resolver. Una historia trepidante que te mantendrá al filo de tu imaginación hasta el sorprendente final.
Mi mente no entendía a pesar de que mi sentido común me decía: “no te pasará nada”, yo quería correr, - ¿Qué demonios querían enseñarme en lo profundo de aquel castillo? cuando digo profundo es profundo. Pasé bajando peldaño tras peldaño, quizás conté unos quinientos enormes escalones de roca hasta situarme en una cámara gigante que se encontraba iluminada por enormes candelabros a los costados. Cuando mi vista se posó más detenidamente; mi asombro fue minúsculo, había toda clase de cosas que yo no conocía en aquel entonces, como: tubos de ensayo y miles de objetos para la experimentación. Algo increíble para aquella época. Por un instante pensé que esa parte sería mi lugar de trabajo, pero no. Pasamos por esa especie de laboratorio medieval para de nuevos seguir bajando a una nueva recamara; ahí los pelos se me pusieron de punta. Unos gritos terroríficos se escuchaban más y más abajo, y provenían de una puerta al fondo. Brayton tomó un objeto que estaba suspendido en la pared y luego abrió aquella abertura que jamás hubiese querido que abriera. Cuando la abrió; una escena espantosa apareció ante mis ojos, era algo…
This short, but brief information expounding on 'Homelessness, Human Rights and Immigration in the United States of America is described today. Often refers to the United States of America as 'a country of immigrants.' During the last four centuries, people have traveled great distances to reach the United States to escape war, avoid political persecution, and find the freedom to practice their faith. Still, others came for the possibility of acquiring their own property or just for the prospect of finding a job and elevating themselves out of poverty. And immigrants continue to arrive. However, the lives of immigrants and refugees who have just arrived in the United States may be fraught with difficulty, particularly for those who have brought with them a limited amount of assets. The audiobook narration will also help you to learn that the United States Of America's Homelessness, Human Rights, and Immigration problems still exist even more today than in time past. The United States of America Homelessness and Immigration problem exceeds most international countries abroad.
