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History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People

Kate Messner and Jose Barreiro ∙ Illustrated by Falynn Koch

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Published on Aug 8, 2023 | 224 Pages

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Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

Myths! Lies! Historic boat trips? Beloved author and educator Kate Messner sets sail to discover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people.

In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America.

The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn’t “discover” the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus! Cowritten by bestselling author Kate Messner and our country’s premier Taino scholar, this fascinating addition to the series is the one that teachers have been asking for and that kids need to read.

Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series: The Mayflower • The Titanic • The American Revolution • Women’s Right to Vote

"With witty text and entertaining sidebars that add context, this highly illustrated myth-buster will entice reluctant readers and history buffs alike." -School Libray Journal

ISBN 9780593564264 (Paperback)
Published on Aug 8, 2023
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 224
Dimensions 5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 1070L | Fountas/Pinnell: X

ISBN 9780593564271 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Aug 8, 2023
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 224
Dimensions 5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 1070L | Fountas/Pinnell: X

ISBN 9780593564288 (Ebook)
Published on Aug 8, 2023
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 224
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 1070L | Fountas/Pinnell: X

ISBN 9780593680575 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Aug 8, 2023
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 1070L | Fountas/Pinnell: X

Kate Messner

Kate Messner is a New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy books for curious readers. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Coral Reef and Axolotl-Ella, graphic novels like Camp Monster, the popular Ranger in Time and Wildlife Rescue chapter books, and novels like The Trouble with Heroes and All the Answers. Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her family and has climbed all forty-six of the Adirondack High Peaks.