Don’t Know Much About American History

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Don’t Know Much About American History

About the Book

Was Columbus the first European in the Americas?

What sport became more popular after the Civil War?

Were the Little Rock Nine a rock-and-roll band?

As best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis knows, history can be fun, fascinating, and memorable. When his don’t know much about® history was published in 1990, it was a sensation. The book delivered a fresh take on history with its wit and unusual detail. Davis now does for young people what his earlier book did for adults. In his trademark question-and-answer style — peppered with surprising facts, historic reproductions, and Matt Faulkner’s lively illustrations — Davis introduces our ancestors who settled the East and expanded the West, as well as those who had been living here all along. His sure touch brings the drama and excitement of the American story vividly to life.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780064408363
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Apr 1, 2003
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 224
Trim Size: 6.000 in (w) x 9.000 in (h) x 0.700 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Places / General
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / General

Kenneth C. Davis

Biography

Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of A Nation Rising; America’s Hidden History; and Don’t Know Much About® History, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 1.7 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don’t Know Much About® series for adults and children. A resident of New York City and Dorset, Vermont, Davis frequently appears on national television and radio and has been a commentator on NPR’s All Things Considered. He blogs regularly at www.dontknowmuch.com.

Matt Faulkner

Reviews

“[Davis] steers an intelligent, non-partisan course through the thorny issues of the past.” — USA Today

“Put the zest back in history” — Washington Post Book World

About the Book

Was Columbus the first European in the Americas?

What sport became more popular after the Civil War?

Were the Little Rock Nine a rock-and-roll band?

As best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis knows, history can be fun, fascinating, and memorable. When his don’t know much about® history was published in 1990, it was a sensation. The book delivered a fresh take on history with its wit and unusual detail. Davis now does for young people what his earlier book did for adults. In his trademark question-and-answer style — peppered with surprising facts, historic reproductions, and Matt Faulkner’s lively illustrations — Davis introduces our ancestors who settled the East and expanded the West, as well as those who had been living here all along. His sure touch brings the drama and excitement of the American story vividly to life.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780064408363
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Apr 1, 2003
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 224
Trim Size: 6.000 in (w) x 9.000 in (h) x 0.700 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Places / General
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / General

Kenneth C. Davis

Biography

Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of A Nation Rising; America’s Hidden History; and Don’t Know Much About® History, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 1.7 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don’t Know Much About® series for adults and children. A resident of New York City and Dorset, Vermont, Davis frequently appears on national television and radio and has been a commentator on NPR’s All Things Considered. He blogs regularly at www.dontknowmuch.com.

Matt Faulkner

Reviews

“[Davis] steers an intelligent, non-partisan course through the thorny issues of the past.” — USA Today

“Put the zest back in history” — Washington Post Book World

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