Author : Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 45,84 MB
Release : 2003-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780060286033
Presents, in question and answer format, a history of the United States from the exploration of Christopher Columbus to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Author : Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 24,95 MB
Release : 2004-04-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0064462277
Thirteen stripes- Fifty stars- And hundreds of AMAZING facts about the U.S.A.! Can you guess the names of the ten states below? 1. I have the highest waterfalls in North America. 2. I am the smallest state. 3. I am the largest state. 4. I have produced the most presidents of the United States. 5. I was the first to become a state. 6. I was the last to become a state. 7. I have the "Gateway to America." 8. I have the most kids under age ten. 9. I have the most tornadoes. 10. I am home to America's most popular vacation spot. See page 6 for answers.
Author : Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,13 MB
Release : 2003-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0060286032
Presents, in question and answer format, a history of the United States from the exploration of Christopher Columbus to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Author : James W. Loewen
Publisher : The New Press
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 21,11 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 1595583262
Criticizes the way history is presented in current textbooks, and suggests a more accurate approach to teaching American history.
Author : Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 49,36 MB
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780060194604
The latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Don't Know Much About® series -- a magical journey into the timeless world of mythology It has been fifteen years since Kenneth C. Davis first dazzled audiences with his instant classic Don't Know Much About® History, vividly bringing the past to life and proving that Americans don't hate history, they just hate the dull, textbook version they were fed in school. With humor, wit, and a knack for storytelling, Davis has been bringing readers of all ages up to speed on history, geography, and science ever since. Now, in the classic traditions of Edith Hamilton and Joseph Campbell, he turns his talents to the world of myth. Where do we come from? Why do stars shine and the seasons change? What is evil? Since the beginning of time, people have answered such questions by crafting imaginative stories that have served as religion, science, philosophy, and popular literature. In his irreverent and popular question-and-answer style, Davis introduces and explains the great myths of the world, as well as the works of literature that have made them famous. In a single volume, he tackles Mesopotamia's Gilgamesh, the first hero in world mythology; Achilles and the Trojan War; Stonehenge and the Druids; Thor, the Nordic god of thunder; Chinese oracle bones; the use of peyote in ancient Native American rites; and the dramatic life and times of the man who would be Buddha. Ever familiar and instructive, Davis shows why the ancient tales of gods and heroes -- from Mount Olympus to Machu Picchu, from ancient Rome to the icy land of the Norse -- continue to speak to us today, in our movies, art, language, and music. For mythology novices and buffs alike, and for anyone who loves a good story, Don't Know Much About® Mythology is a lively and insightful look into the greatest stories ever told.
Author : Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 843 pages
File Size : 41,65 MB
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0061806730
“Highly informative and entertaining…propels the reader light years beyond dull textbooks and Gone with the Wind.” —San Francisco Chronicle It has been 150 years since the opening salvo of America’s War Between the States. New York Times bestselling author Ken Davis tells us everything we never knew about our nation’s bloodiest conflict in Don’t Know Much About ® the Civil War—another fascinating and fun installment in his acclaimed series.
Author : Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 35,58 MB
Release : 2004-09-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0064462307
Nine planets -- More than seventy moons -- And hundreds of stellar facts about the Solar System! True or False: 1. Venus is the coolest planet in our solar system. 2. Halley's comet returns every seventy-six years. 3. The universe is 15 to 20 billion years old. Blast Off and discover the secrets of outer space! Have you ever wondered why our galaxy is called "the Milky Way," or if you could really catch a shooting star? Here's your chance to find out without ever leaving Earth. Best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis packs fascinating facts and riddles into his signature question-and-answer format. He makes exploring the solar system an out-of-this-world experience!
Author : Adam Selzer
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 23,2 MB
Release : 2009-12-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0375895930
Do you know America? No, I mean, do you REALLY know America? Would you recognize John Adams in a lineup? Can you identify any presidents between Lincoln and Roosevelt? Hmmm. I thought so. Well, you really need this book. Not only will it improve your sorry historical knowledge, it will crack you up, and give you material to throw your teachers off-balance for entire class periods. Identify their lies! Point out their half-truths! And possibly, just possibly, gain some extra credit for yourself.
Author : James W. Loewen
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 29,67 MB
Release : 2018-09-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 0807759481
“Should be in the hands of every history teacher in the country.”— Howard Zinn James Loewen has revised Teaching What Really Happened, the bestselling, go-to resource for social studies and history teachers wishing to break away from standard textbook retellings of the past. In addition to updating the scholarship and anecdotes throughout, the second edition features a timely new chapter entitled "Truth" that addresses how traditional and social media can distort current events and the historical record. Helping students understand what really happened in the past will empower them to use history as a tool to argue for better policies in the present. Our society needs engaged citizens now more than ever, and this book offers teachers concrete ideas for getting students excited about history while also teaching them to read critically. It will specifically help teachers and students tackle important content areas, including Eurocentrism, the American Indian experience, and slavery. Book Features: An up-to-date assessment of the potential and pitfalls of U.S. and world history education. Information to help teachers expect, and get, good performance from students of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Strategies for incorporating project-oriented self-learning, having students conduct online historical research, and teaching historiography. Ideas from teachers across the country who are empowering students by teaching what really happened. Specific chapters dedicated to five content topics usually taught poorly in today’s schools.
Author : Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 39,85 MB
Release : 2008-04-29
Category : History
ISBN : 0061118184
The author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Don't Know Much About History" presents a collection of extraordinary stories, each detailing an overlooked episode that has shaped the nation's destiny and character.
