History Smashers: The American Revolution

I think it’s HILARIOUSLY poetic (and honestly sad on a logical level) that all these adults bought this book, which is written on the premise that it smashes myths and misconceptions about history, and then get upset at the truth it tells and call it “revisionist.” The author does an exceptionally g......more

First sentence: When Americans celebrate with cookouts and fireworks on the Fourth of July, the story of Independence Day often begins and ends with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the document that declared the colonies would be free of British rule. But... Premise/plot: In the newes......more

Well done. Held my kids' attention all the way through. Gave them many things to think about instead of accepting history at face value......more

Drat, I was so hoping this would be great: along the lines of Steve Sheinkin's history trio or Nathan Hale's books, and it was almost within range before it veered off the track . The idea of smashing misapprehensions and falsehoods about history is a great idea, as is pointing out all the different......more

I continue to be so impressed by this series. I especially love Kate’s focus on how “more than one thing can be true” (p. 188). She describes the major players of the Revolution as exactly who they were— both heroic and flawed human beings— rather than putting them on false pedestals. Absolutely, wh......more