America's founding myths...and what really happened! / written by Christy Mihaly ; illustrated by Marta Sevilla.
Uncover the truth behind 15 American history myths in this hilariously bold, infographic deep dive that explores where these stories we've heard over and over again came from. A must-have on any history lover's shelf!
Record details
- ISBN: 9798888599082
- Physical Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: Concord, Massachusetts : Barefoot Books, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Lift-the-flap pages.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 39).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Was the "New World" really new and empty? -- Did Christopher Columbus really discover America? -- Did Joh Smith and Pocahontas really fall in love? -- Did the Pilgrims really land on Plymouth Rock? -- What really happened at the First Thanksgiving? -- Was the Boston Massacre really a massacre? -- Did everyone really think the Boston Tea Party was a good idea? -- Did Paul Revere really shout "The British are coming!"? -- Where was the "Shot Hear Round the World" really fired? -- What really happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill? -- What did the Declaration of Independence really do? -- Women in the Revolution really stayed at home to clean, didn't they? -- Black Americans didn't really participate in the Revolution, right? -- Indigenous people weren't really involved in the Revolution, were they? -- Did the Constitution really create liberty and justice for all?
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8+. Barefoot Books.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Legends > United States > Juvenile literature.
Mythology > Juvenile literature.
United States > History > Juvenile literature.
United States > History > Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 > Juvenile literature.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Juvenile literature.
United States > Discovery and exploration > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Lift-the-flap books.
Trivia and miscellanea.
Illustrated works.
Informational works.
Available copies
- 31 of 56 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 56 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | J 973.2 MIH (Text) | 30229101447661 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Angier Public Library | J 973.2 Mih (Text) | 33632002764935 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | J 973.2 MIH (Text) | 50503011228303 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bailey Public Library | J 973 Mih (Text) | 37807000070950 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | J 973.2 Mih (Text) | 33630005534180 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | CMB2030122 (Text) | CMB2030122 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | J 973 Mih (Text) | 37807000075809 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | CMB2030122 (Text) | CMB2030123 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Coats Public Library | J 973.2 Mih (Text) | 33633002193117 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | J 973.2 MIH (Text) | 31250200096755 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Uncover the truth behind 15 American history myths in this hilariously bold, infographic deep dive that explores where these stories we've heard over and over again came from. A must-have on any history lover's shelf!
