I would have devoured them and developed a big appetite for even more of this sort of truth-telling. Praise for the History Smashers series: 'Critical, respectful, engaging: exemplary history for children.' -Kirkus Reviews, starred review 'The books format may be a good match for those with shorter attention spans, and permits it to be gratifyingly capacious in what it covers. I wish I could have read History Smashers when I was in elementary school. '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.

'A history book for middle-graders that should be on everyone's (child and adult) to-read list.' -Shelf Awareness From the first wave of the Japanese bombers to the United States internment of thousands of Japanese Americans, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known truths behind the story of Pearl Harbor and its aftermath.

“Messner and Meconis provide a timely perspective on an important part of American history.” - School Library Journal From the first wave of the Japanese bombers to the United States internment of thousands of Japanese Americans, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known truths. 'Well-researched, entertaining, and packed with facts.' -Booklist Browse history smashers book study resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. '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 History Smashers Print length 224 pages Language English Grade level 3 - 7 Lexile measure 1020L Dimensions 5.19 x 0.5 x 7.

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