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Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history’s pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?WRONG! Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later―and most doctors never wore anything like that at all!With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, influenza, and COVID-19.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, Titanic, and American Revolution.

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, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn’t “discover” the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus! Cowritten by bestselling author Kate Messner and our country’s premier Taino scholar, this fascinating addition to the series is the one that teachers have been asking for and that kids need to read.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you t

Classroom pets Fergus and Zeke can’t wait for Field Day! But all the events are the wrong size ― what can these two little mice do?Fergus and Zeke love being the class pets in Miss Maxwell’s classroom. From science experiments to art projects, they do everything the students do. But on Field Day, none of the events are the right size for the small mice ― the limbo is too easy, the high jump is too hard, and kickball is absolutely terrifying! So Fergus and Zeke create their own Field Day Challenge, with mouse-size tug-of-war, acorn throwing, and Hula-Hooping. After all the fun and exercise, it’s time to go back to the classroom ― but Fergus and Zeke are locked out! Will they be able to use their new skills to get inside in time for ice pops? This new outdoor adventure in the endearing school-themed series from award-winning author Kate Messner, with lively pictures by Heather Ross, will have young readers jumping for joy.

In their fourth adventure, classroom mice Fergus and Zeke―after a few false starts―jump into a creative project to help the kids mark the one hundredth day of school.Fergus and Zeke love being the cla

In this latest book in the acclaimed Over and Under series, a spectacular hike reveals the hidden wonders, rich colors, and layers of wildlife living within a thriving desert slot-canyon.Over and Unde

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the Revolutionary War with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perf

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this

Acclaimed author Kate Messner blends a hijinks-filled mystery with the timely #MeToo movement in a heartfelt and important novel.When Mia moves to Vermont the summer after seventh grade, she’s recovering from the broken arm she got falling off a balance beam. Packed away in the moving boxes under her clothes and gymnastics trophies is a secret she’d rather forget.Mia’s change in scenery brings day camps, new friends, and time with her beloved grandmother. But Gram is convinced someone is out to destroy her cricket farm. Is it sabotage or is Gram’s thinking impaired from the stroke she suffered months ago? Mia and her friends set out to investigate, but can they uncover the truth in time to save the farm? And will solving one mystery empower Mia to confront the secret she’s been hiding?In a compelling story rich with friendship, science, and summer fun, a girl finds her voice while navigating the joys and challenges of growing up.

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

Summary: For five hundred years the Jaguar Cup, sacred to the Silver Jaguar Society, was hidden in a cave on the coast of Costa Rica--so when a fake copy shows up on display in America, it is up to Jo

Ranger, a golden retriever, could have been a great search-and-rescue-dog except for the squirrels--but one day he unearths a mysterious box and finds himself transported back to the year 1850 where h

A fast-paced mystery from the author of CAPTURE THE FLAG!Jose, Anna, and Henry are junior members of the secret Silver Jaguar Society, sworn to protect the world's most important artifacts. When they

For Claire Boucher, life is all about skating on the frozen cow pond and in the annual Maple Show right before the big pancake breakfast on her family's farm. But all that changes when Russian skating

太空競賽真的從美國宣布登月才開始嗎？美國一投入太空探索，就一路順利領先蘇聯嗎？Kate Messner 的 History Smashers 系列這次飛向太空，從大家熟悉的登月故事出發，拆解關於美蘇太空競賽的常見迷思，重新整理這段充滿競爭、挫折與突破的歷史。從衛星發射、登月計畫到一次次失敗與嘗試，本書也讓孩子看見，探索宇宙並不是少數太空人的功勞，而是科學家、政治人物與許多普通人共同投入的成果。以活潑易讀的方式結合歷史與科學，帶讀者重新認識 Space Race。● New York Times 暢銷作者 Kate Messner 執筆，以 History Smashers 系列特色破解歷史迷思● 從美蘇太空競賽、衛星發射到登月計畫，整理重要事件與容易誤解的歷史觀念● 不只談成功，也呈現失敗、風險與眾多人員的共同投入，理解太空探索背後的真實歷程Myths! Lies! Failed satellite launches? Head to the launch pad with beloved educator and New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner, because the History Smashers are busting the biggest misconceptions about the Space Race, and the facts are blasting off in 10-9-8…On April 14, 1969, President John F. Kennedy announced that the U.S. would put a man on the moon, kicking off the Space Race, right? WRONG! The Space Race was already well underway by 1969... and honestly, the U.S. was lightyears behind the Russians when it came to space exploration.Alright, but once the U.S. got going, it was smooth sailing to the stars

兩年前，Finn Connelly 失去了身為消防員的父親。父親是眾人眼中的英雄，Finn 卻覺得自己完全不像他：七年級快要留級，還因破壞墓園墓碑被拍下影片，惹上大麻煩。沒想到，被他推倒的墓碑屬於當地一位傳奇登山家，而對方的女兒提出交換條件——只要 Finn 在一個夏天登上 Adirondack 的46座 High Peaks，並帶著母親留下的狗同行，她就不追究責任。三個月裡，Finn 在泥濘山徑、意外與陌生人的幫助中，一步步走向山頂，也逐漸理解父親，以及自己一直無法整理的失落。本書以登山冒險寫一名少年重新找到方向的過程，情感細膩而不沉重，獲多家媒體選為年度最佳童書。Bestselling and award-winning author Kate Messner takes readers on a heart-filling journey as a boy finds his path to healing.An instant New York Times bestseller! • A USA Today bestseller! • Read with Jenna Jr. Summer Reading List Pick!“Genuinely moving.” —The New York Times Book Review • “Explores the healing power of hiking.” —NPR’s All Things ConsideredBank Street Best Children's Book of the Year • Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year • School Library Journal Best Book of the Year • Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year: Middle Grade • The Week Jr. Best Book of the Year • Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year • An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book • The Week Jr.'s Book Club PickOne summer

Myths! Lies! Recycling scams? Discover the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest US climate catastrophes--and their solutions! Don't miss the award-winning History Smashers series as they get to the truth on the biggest environmental fibs!In April 1970, twenty million people grabbed their rakes, gloves, and recycling bins to celebrate the first Earth Day. Since that environmental kickoff, nature has never been in better shape. RIGHT?WRONG! The real deal is a bit muddier than that. It’s true that the first Earth Day encouraged people around the globe to clean up their act when it came to the environment. But activists have been working for centuries to save the planet! Native people across the world developed sustainable farming practices, women in eighteenth-century India stood up to protect trees, and amateur scientist Eunice Foote discovered the science behind global warming all the way back in the 1850s!Join the History Smashers team to bust histo

In order to teach writing effectively, teachers must be writers themselves. They must experience the same uncertainty of starting a new draft and then struggling to revise. As they learn to move past

木乃伊詛咒？金字塔之謎？這本書要帶你打破對古埃及的刻板印象！《History Smashers: Ancient Egypt》延續系列風格，以活潑插圖、真實史料與幽默語氣，讓孩子重新認識這個擁有錢、權與建築天賦的古老文明。你將了解圖坦卡門陵墓的發現如何改寫歷史，也會發現：原來我們以為的歷史，有時不過是誤解。The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb taught historians a lot about ancient Egyptian culture. But no one incurred the wrath of a mummy. And this early civilization had the money, power, and smarts to build the Pyramids--along with a host of other impressive structures! Join the History Smashers Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series:History Smashers: The MayflowerHistory Smashers: The TitanicHistory Smashers: Pearl HarborHistory Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

你是不是也以為哥倫布發現了美洲？保羅‧李維爾大叫「英國人來了！」？清教徒和平地在普利茅斯登陸？答案通通都是──錯！《History Smashers》系列用爆笑插圖、滿滿冷知識，推翻那些你「以為」是真的的歷史！跟著作者 Kate Messner，一起來破解謠言、翻轉課本，重新發現歷史的真相──保證比你想像的還精彩！Secrets? Myths? One giant boxed set? The award-winning History Smashers series delivers a four-book collectible set taking down some of the biggest misconceptions, secrets, and outright lies of early American history!In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG!Okay, but in 1620, the Pilgrims did land on Plymouth Rock and made friends with the Wampanoag people. Right? DEFINITELY NOT. What about on April 18, 1775 when Paul Revere rode through Massachusetts shouting, "The British are coming!" to start the American Revolution. That happened, right? NOPE!Does that mean that before the Civil War, abolitionists didn't actually use quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people along the Underground Railroad? NOW YOU'RE GETTING IT!Smash the stories and learn the TRUTH behind the historic

Bestselling and award-winning author Kate Messner takes readers on a heart-filling journey as a boy finds his path to healing.An instant New York Times bestseller! • A USA Today bestseller! • Read with Jenna Jr. Summer Reading List Pick!"Genuinely moving." —The New York Times Book Review • "Explores the healing power of hiking." —NPR's All Things ConsideredKirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year • School Library Journal Best Book of the Year • Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year: Middle Grade • The Week Jr. Best Book of the Year • Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year • An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book • The Week Jr.'s Book Club PickOne summer.46 mountain peaks.A second chance to make things right.Finn Connelly is nothing like his dad, a star athlete and firefighter hero who always ran toward danger until he died two years ago. Finn is about to fail seventh grade and has never made headlines . . . until now. Caught on camera vandalizing a cemetery, he's in big trouble fo

打破歷史謠言，從這套書開始！★暢銷系列《History Smashers》──歷史不只是你以為的那樣★你知道哥倫布其實「沒有」發現美洲？地下鐵路也「不」是用地毯當暗號？在這套超人氣非小說系列中，作者 Kate Messner 用幽默、犀利又貼近學生的語言，帶讀者一起破解歷史迷思，重新看懂那些被簡化、誤傳，甚至被刻意忽略的歷史事件。從《The Mayflower》《Pearl Harbor》《The American Revolution》，到《Women’s Right to Vote》《The Underground Railroad》《Earth Day and the Environment》，每冊聚焦一個重要主題，搭配漫畫式插圖、冷知識補充與小測驗，讓孩子不再死背年代，而是真正「理解歷史」。適合9歲以上、喜歡發問與追根究柢的讀者！✦ 真相比故事更精彩！讓孩子在笑聲中學會批判思考✦ 適合補充閱讀、自由閱讀與小組討論✦ 搭配歷史事件時間軸與名詞解釋，知識吸收更清晰現在就加入歷史真相探險隊，用《History Smashers》打開全新的眼界！本套組共10本9780593120316The Mayflower (History Smashers)9780593120347Women's Right to Vote (History Smashers)9780593120378Pearl Harbor (History Smashers)9780593120439The Titanic (History Smashers)9780593120460The American Revolution (History Smashers)9780593120408Plagues and Pandemics (History Smashers)9780593428931The Underground Railroad (History Smashers)9780593564264Christopher Columbus and the Taino People (History Smashers)9780593705278History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials (History Smashers)9780593705308Earth Day

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Salem Witch Trials in the hit History Smashers nonfiction series. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1692, a few paranoid Puritans accused their neighbors of being witches sending the town flying off the (broomstick) handle. Before it was all over, dozens of women in Salem, Massachusetts were executed—burned at the stake. RIGHT?WRONG! There was some serious witch worry, but no one in the United States was put on a pyre (though the truth isn't much better). And women weren’t the only ones caught in crossfire…maybe don’t read this one aloud to your dog.What really happened? The truth is historians aren’t totally sure. But it is certain that religious beliefs, a changing world, and a few super nosy neighbors collided to spell disaster for one New England town. No joke!From award-winning author Kate Messner comes the acclaimed nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew

The Scariest Kitten in the World is a hilarious picture book by Kate Messner and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley in the vein of The Monster at the End of This Book about a not-so-scary kitten and a not-too-terrifying haunted house. WARNING! This is a VERY scary story. It is the most spine-chilling story anyone could ever read. It takes place in a horrifying haunted house (okay, not that terrifying) . . .with a creepy creature (well, maybe not that creepy) . . .and its frightening friends (but are they that frightening?). Seriously. You're going to be scared right out of your underpants by these guys! There's no way they're the cutest little critters you've ever seen . . . right? Packed with humor and heart and adorable illustrations, this not-quite-scary story will keep you laughing until the very last page.

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. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, 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!Series Overview: HISTORY SMASHERS is a paperback original series that explores historical moments in a frank and often surprising manner—busting myths and having fun along the way. There’s a topic for every kid!

pandemic.Before he was Dr. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Anthony Fauci was a curious boy in Brooklyn, delivering prescriptions from his father’s pharmac

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the infamous Pearl Harbor attack with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels mak

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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, a