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History Smashers: The Mayflower

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Dylan Meconis

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Dylan Meconis

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Dylan Meconis

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Dylan Meconis

By Kate Messner
Read by Annette Amelia Oliveira

By Kate Messner
Read by Annette Amelia Oliveira

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Jul 07, 2020 | ISBN 9780593120316 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $6.99

Jul 07, 2020 | ISBN 9780593120330 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $18.00

May 17, 2022 | 176 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About History Smashers: The Mayflower

    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.

    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!

    About History Smashers: The Mayflower

    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.

    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!

    About History Smashers: The Mayflower

    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!

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    About 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… More about Kate Messner

    About 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… More about Kate Messner

    About 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… More about Kate Messner

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jul 07, 2020 | 224 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593120316

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jul 07, 2020 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593120330

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    May 17, 2022 | 176 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593584132

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    Praise

    Praise for the History Smashers series:

    “Critical, respectful, engaging: exemplary history for children.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “The book’s format may be a good match for those with shorter attention spans, and permits it to be gratifyingly capacious in what it covers.” —The New York Times Book Review 

    “Well-researched, entertaining, and packed with facts.” —Booklist

    “Messner and Meconis provide a timely perspective on an important part of American history.” —School Library Journal

    “A history book for middle-graders that should be on everyone’s (child and adult) to-read list.” —Shelf Awareness

    “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

    “Informative and fun, eye-opening and entertaining. I wish I could have read History Smashers when I was in elementary school. I would have devoured them and developed a big appetite for even more of this sort of truth-telling.” —Chris Barton, award-winning author

    Awards

    Maine Student Book Award NOMINEE 2021

    Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2021

    Chicago Public Library Best Books SELECTION 2020

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