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History Smashers: the Mayflower by Kate Messner

History Smashers: the Mayflower

Kate Messner

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · July 7, 2020

A History pick for readers exploring History Smashers: the Mayflower.

Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.Comics HistoryThanksgivinghistory
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Who it’s for
The familiar Mayflower story gets a lively, detail-minded rethink.
Themes
Mayflower history, First Thanksgiving, Historical myths and facts
Genres
Colonial & Revolutionary U.S., Thanksgiving, Comics History

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About this book

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?

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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. Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, 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!

Legends, Reconsidered

The familiar Mayflower story gets a lively, detail-minded rethink.

Come here for

  • A closer look at the stories behind the first Thanksgiving
  • Little-known details that complicate familiar history

Expect

  • Illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, and sidebars
  • A focus on the Mayflower and Thanksgiving legends

Where it sits

Thanksgiving86%
Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.85%
Comics History66%

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Publisher categories

  • Exploration & Discovery
  • Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
  • Thanksgiving
Authors
Kate Messner
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
July 7, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Mayflower history · First Thanksgiving · Historical myths and facts
Reading lane
Exploration & Discovery