The dont know much about book series by multiple authors includes books dont know much about history. Davis has proven that americans dont hate history just the dull version they slept through in class. Davis, author of the trademarked series of dont know much about primers, seeks to dispel public boredom and ignorance about history and correct mistakes about various historical events in this update. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. For more than 20 years since his new york times bestseller dont know much about history first appeared, davis has shown that americans dont hate history, just the dull version dished out in school. Dont know much about history, anniversary edition penguin. Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines about us. Everything you need to know about the world but never learned, and several more. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Busting myths with a dose of humor and real stories about real people, the book was conceived as an antidote to the dull, dreary textbooks we suffered through in high school or college. Book measures approximately 7 12 inches x approximately 5 18 inches. Colonist were upset because of enlands unfair tax on tea that colonist drank every day.
Author kenneth davis succeeds in offering a singlevolume, broad view of american history, covering most major events and eras in simple, accessible language. Dont know much about american history by kenneth c. Dont know much about history dont know much biology dont know much about a science book dont know much about the french i took but i do know that i love you and i know that if you love me too. Britain granted the east india tea company the right to sell tea directly to the colonies without paying taxes the american colonist had to pay.
Everything you need to know about american history but never learned. First published two decades ago, when the closing of the american mind was in the headlines, dont know much about history proved americans dont hate. Davis has brought his groundbreaking work up to the present, including the history of an era of broken trust, from the end of the clinton administration through the recent great recession. A new, completely revised, expanded and updated edition of the millionselling new york times bestseller that launched the entire dont. People revised, updated, and expanded, the twentieth anniversary. The book became an instant classic, an anti textbook that has sold more than 1. Davis is the new york times bestselling author of a nation rising. Girl its you that ive been thinkin of, and if i could only win your love, oh, girl, what a wonderful, wonderful world this would be. With humor, great stories, and a trademark conversational style, the book brought americans a fresh new take on history. Which film was the song dont know much by sam cooke featured in. With humor, wit, great stories, and a trademark conversational style, the book brought americans a fresh new take on history.
Childrens american history book dont know much about. When his dont know much about history was published in 1990, it was a sensation. Here are the basic problems of history in the schools today, as i see them. With a new section covering the twentyfirst centurys most significant events, from the great recession to hurricane katrina to the election of barack obama and more, the twentieth anniversary edition of dont know much about history reinvigorates the books crucial promise of delivering fascinating, insightdriven learning to a new. Dont know much about history dont know much biology dont know much about a science book dont know much about the french i took. Davis adds to his series for young people with dont know much about american history, illus. Dont know much about history is as hard a book to recommend as it is hard to truly scorn. Dont know much about history everything you need to know about history but never learned book. If its intent is to make history interesting and relevant, it does so quite handily. Dont know much about history, now dont know much about biology i dont know much about the science book dont know much about the good french i took, oh what i do know that i love you and i wonder if you love me too what a wonderful world this could be good god, i dont plan to be an a student but im trying to be for maybe by being an a.
Dont know much about history, anniversary edition kenneth c. But i do know that i love you and i know that if you love me too what a wonderful world this would be. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Davis is the bestselling author of dont know much about history and other books in the dont know much about series and the acclaimed in the shadow of. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Its a great book to carry around, is a pleasure to read, and each section doesnt take long to finish. Panorama of american history dont know much about history by k. When dont know much about history first appeared thirteen years ago, it created a sensation. Davis is the author of dont know much about history, which spent 35 consecutive weeks on the new york times bestseller list, and gave rise to the. A new, completely revised, expanded and updated edition of the millionselling new york times bestseller that launched the entire dont know much about series. Everything you need to know about american history but never learned by kenneth c davis online at alibris.
In this updated edition of the classic antitextbook, he debunks, recounts, and serves up the real story behind the myths and fallacies of american history. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. Dont know much about the middle ages, looked at the pictures then i turned the pages, dont know nothin bout no rise and fall, dont know nothin bout nothin at all. However, one seeking an objective, more scholarly work would be better served looking elsewhere. The first title in the series, dont know much about history became a new york times bestseller in 1991 and remained on the paperback list for 35 consecutive weeks. From often amusing perceptions people have had through the ages about the world and the. Davis is an american historian, best known for his dont know much about. Dont know much about american history everything you need to know about american history but never learned. Davis 10p everything you need to know about american history but never learned american nations by colin woodard distinct identities and values slowly became more united.
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If you need a jump start on history, dont know much about history will truly help you out. This additional material covers the horrific events of 911 and the rise of conspiracy. Davis is like returning to the classroom of the best teacher you ever had. There could hardly be a more enjoyable and leisurely way to cover what you missed or forgot about in. Davis is the new york times bestselling author of the dont know much about series of books and audios for adults and children. Published by crown in 1990, daviss second book, dont know much about history, spent 35 consecutive weeks on the new york times bestseller list and sold nearly 1. Dont know much about the bible audiobook by kenneth c. Dont know much about american history publishers weekly. Dont know much about a science book, dont know much about the french i took. Kenneth c davis questionandanswer format provides information about american history from exploration of the new world through the present. Buy a cheap copy of dont know much about history book by kenneth c. Dont know much about geography dont know much trigonometry dont know much about algebra dont know what a. One, every national assessment has shown that students dont know much history.