Christopher Columbus and the Taino People

History Smashers

Kate Messner, Jose Barreiro, Falynn Koch

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Random House Books for Young Readers
05 September 2023

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.

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.

Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history. Don't miss History Smashers- The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.

By: Kate Messner, Jose Barreiro
Illustrated by: Falynn Koch
Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 8
Dimensions: Height: 194mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 221g
ISBN: 9780593564264
ISBN 10: 059356426X
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 05 September 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

KATE MESSNER is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books; and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. JOS BARREIRO is a Cuban-born American writer, journalist, and former professor of Native American studies at Cornell University. He is a member of the Taino Nation of the Antilles.

Reviews for Christopher Columbus and the Taino People (History Smashers)

"""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"