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America's Founding Myths: ...And What REALLY Happened!

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ISBN: 9798888599082

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Written by Christy Mihaly
Illustrated by Marta Sevilla

Uncover the truth behind 15 American history myths in this hilariously bold, infographic deep dive

Have you ever wondered… Did Christopher Columbus REALLY discover America? What REALLY happened at the first Thanksgiving? Did Paul Revere REALLY shout “The British are coming!”? It’s time to pull the curtain back on these well-known myths to find out what REALLY happened and where these stories we’ve heard over and over again came from.

Perfect for history-loving kids and educators looking to teach kids about information literacy, America’s Founding Myths is a must-have on any history lover’s shelf!

  • Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with this exploration of the best-known stories about the founding of the United States
  • Interactive extras including silly speech bubbles, gatefolds, lift-the-flaps, and activities at the back make learning about American history fun and engaging for kids.
  • Encourages information literacy by empowering young people to ask questions, think critically and check sources.

More Details

  • Product Dimensions: 255 x 300 mm
  • Page Count: 40
  • Age Range: 8 to 12 years

Awards & Accolades

As heard on NPR's Here & Now program!

★ "Mihaly delivers refreshing doses of reality that will deepen any reader’s understanding of our nation’s complex history and values" – Booklist

★"A visually dynamic, intellectually rigorous resource that challenges young readers to question historical narratives and recognize bias—essential for social studies curricula and media literacy instruction" – School Library Journal

"Author Christy Mihaly recognizes that history without blemishes is boring and that the best way to create informed citizens is to give them the skills to confront the full record of our lives together as a not always united people.” — Robert A. Gross, author of The Minutemen and Their World and The Transcendentalists and Their World

"Stories can dazzle, and they can deceive. America's Founding Myths teaches young people to practice the art of asking questions — not to shatter our national ideals, but to provide a sounder foundation for them. Because history, like Oz, is never exactly as it seems" – Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked

Playful, provocative, and packed with perspective" – Kirkus Reviews

"Mihaly and Sevilla make this complex material alluring amusing, and relevant" – Shelf Awareness

"Best of all, this title not only tackles our complex founding, but encourages media literacy by empowering young people to ask questions and check sources. And really, what could be more American than that?" – Betsy Bird, Librarian, @FuseEight

"A blend of bold illustrations and infographics – including True or False cards to reveal the answer – make this a useful resource for young historians that also raises questions around bias, source checking and critical thinking" – Absolutely Education

“Knowing our history is part of being a citizen . . . The book’s design is as playful as Marta Sevilla’s art” ― The New York Times, 'How Four Children's Picture Books See America at 250’

"Combining meticulous historical research with dynamic tactile elements and beautiful art, this book sets a new standard for children’s nonfiction. It is a phenomenal, five-star resource for homes and classrooms alike, and a must-have for families who love books that make deep learning genuinely fun" – YA Books Central

About the Contributors

Written by - Christy Mihaly
Christy Mihaly has written more than 25 children's books, mostly nonfiction. She has degrees in policy studies, environmental studies and law from Dartmouth College and the University of California, Berkeley. She lives with her family in Vermont, where she enjoys the inspiration of the changing seasons and the endless varieties of New England precipitation.
Illustrated by - Marta Sevilla
Marta Sevilla is an illustrator based in Madrid, Spain whose work ranges from picture books to editorial illustration, posters, and surface design. She studied Fine Arts in Spain and Printmaking in Germany, where she first began experimenting with combining images and text. Her work has appeared in publications like The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and El País. She has illustrated many books for children, and has even written some herself. This is her first book with Barefoot Books.
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