I would have devoured them and developed a big appetite for even more of this sort of truth-telling. I wish I could have read History Smashers when I was in elementary school. History Smashers Myths Lies Secrets Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. "Informative and fun, eye-opening and entertaining. Absolutely smashing!" -Candace Fleming, award-wining author "Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Southern French Indochina was close to the Philippines, and US leaders worried that Japan might use its new position to stage an attack. "A history book for middle-graders that should be on everyone's (child and adult) to-read list." -Shelf Awareness History Smashers: The American Revolution by Kate Messner, Justin Greenwood (Illustrator) 5.0 Paperback 8.99 Hardcover 12.99 Paperback 8.99 eBook 6.99 Audiobook 0. “Messner and Meconis provide a timely perspective on an important part of American history.” - School Library Journal "Well-researched, entertaining, and packed with facts." -Booklist "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 "Critical, respectful, engaging: exemplary history for children." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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