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America’s Founding Myths…And What REALLY Happened!


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Grades 3-7


Provides an illustrated examination of myths about the founding of the United States, and offers alternative explanations. Includes fact boxes, timelines, a glossary, interactive questions, and lift-the-flap illustrations.

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A 2026 Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book

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★ “A striking book with incredible, unique illustrations that is a great addition to any collection” – School Library Journal, starred review

 

 

★ “A meaningful and heartwarming tale that shares lessons of goodwill, generosity, and gratitude” – Kirkus, starred review

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A 2026 Tomás Rivera Mexican American Book Award winner

★ “Two amateur explorers become stranded on a newly formed volcanic island when the fishing boat that drops them off fails to come back” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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A Pura Belpré Honor Book

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A Stonewall Children’s Honor Book

★ “A beautiful and poignant coming-of-age book” – SLJ, starred review

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Available in 9 global languages!

Available in 9 global languages!

Available in 9 global languages!

Available in 9 global languages!

Available in 9 global languages!

Available in 9 global languages!

Available in 9 global languages!

Available in 9 global languages!

Available in 9 global languages!

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This year, as we celebrate our 30th anniversary, it’s fitting that the overarching theme of our product offers is kindness. On a small scale, kindness can be towards oneself, nurturing positive identity development. Kindness can also ripple out to larger and larger spheres — to the development of global awareness and taking a stand for our planet. Our mission guides our publishing decisions more than ever, as we are committed to opening children’s hearts, minds, and worlds so that they can embody kindness in all its forms.