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The author of the phenomenal "New York Times" bestseller "Don't Know Much About History" presents a collection of extraordinary stories, each detailing an overlooked episode that shaped the nation's destiny and character.

A funny and informative look at the nation's presidents, this revised editionincludes brand-new information about the 2009 president-elect. Full color.

In this latest installment of the wildly entertaining and educational Don't Know Much About series, Davis creates a one-stop potpourri of intriguing information.

More than 1.6 million copies sold!Who really discovered America? What was "the shot heard 'round the world"? 9/11: What really happened? How did America elect its first black president?From the arrival of Columbus through the historic election of Barack Obama and beyond, Davis carries readers on a rollicking ride through more than five hundred years of American history. In this newly revised, expanded, and updated edition of the classic anti-t...

Kenneth C. Davis, author of the phenomenal "New York Times" bestseller "Don't Know Much About History, " presents a collection of extraordinary stories, each detailing an overlooked episode that shaped the nation's destiny and character. Davis's dramatic narratives set the record straight, busting myths and bringing to light little-known but fascinating facts from a time when the nation's fate hung in the balance. Spanning a period from the Sp...

In this latest installment of the wildly entertaining and educational "Dont Know Much About" series, Davis creates a one-stop potpourri of intriguing information.

Thirty-four children on the "Mayflower" Three days of Thanksgiving feasting And hundreds of facts about the hardworking Pilgrims Pilgrims in Plymouth: True or False Quiz The "Mayflower" was a huge ship nearly as large as the "Titanic" with a bowling alley and a swimming pool! Squanto, an Indian who helped the Pilgrims, spoke English. Pilgrim farmers buried fish in the ground to help their corn grow better. The Pilgrims called their harvest f...

Desde las antiguas civilizaciones que hicieron mapas de los cielos a Star Trek, X-Files y Apolo 13, el espacio sideral ha intrigado a la gente por mucho tiempo. Sin embargo, la mayoría de nosotros miramos el cielo nocturno y sentimos que no sabemos nada en cuanto a los hechos principales del universo.Kenneth C. Davis nos ofrece una animada e interesante guía a los descubrimientos, las teorías y las verdaderas personas que arrojaron luz sobre l...

A compendium of information from more than 250 of the authors "USA Weekend" columns, compiled into a unique question-and-answer audio program. Simultaneous paperback. Abridged. 3 CDs.

Davis's "New York Times" bestseller has now been updated for its 20th anniversary, with new material including an in-depth history of the post-9/11 world, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the same-sex marriage issue, and the election of Barack Obama.

Millions of Americans, bored by dull textbooks, are in the dark about the most significant event in our history. Now "New York Times "bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis comes to the rescue, deftly sorting out the players, the politics, and the key events--Emancipation and Reconstruction, Shiloh and Gettysburg, Generals Grant and Lee, Harriet Beecher Stowe--and much more. Drawing on moving eyewitness accounts, Davis includes a wealth of "hidd...

From the ancients who charted the stars, to Jules Verne and Flash Gordon, to "The X-Files" and "Armageddon, " people have long been intrigued with the heavens and outer space. This book, the fifth title in this bestselling series, uses the popular Q & A format to inform and entertain readers by examining the subject.

Each state boasts a claim to fame. Davis highlights distinctive facts about states through quizzes, fun questions, and riddles. Eye-catching and humorous full-color vignettes illustrate key points about each state.

The secrets of outer space are revealed to youngsters in this collection of facts about stars, asteroids, supernovas, and much more. The signature Q&A, format of Davis's Don't Know Much About series is joined by riddles and humorous, full-color illustrations.

Why did Abraham Lincoln sneak into Washington for his inauguration? Was the Gettysburg Address written on the back of an envelope?Where did the Underground Railroad run?Can you answer these questions? If not, you're not alone! New York Times-bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis comes to the rescue, deftly sorting out the players, the politics, the key events -- Emancipation and Reconstruction, Shiloh and Gettysburg, Generals Grant and Lee, Harr...

With wit, wisdom, and an extraordinary talent for turning dry, difficult reading into colorful, and realistic accounts, the creator of the bestselling "Don't Know Much About . . ." series brings the world of Old and New Testaments to life for every reader.

Filled with quotes, fact-filled sidebars, and fun pop quizzes, "Don't Know Much About Space" reveals who first charted the stars, why people believed that the Earth was the center of the universe, and how astronauts may lead us to become pioneers on other planets.

The bestselling debut in Davis's acclaimed and fun Don't Know About series, which delivered a fresh new take on history with humor and great stories, has been revised and rewritten just for kids. Illustrations.

Acompáñanos mientras Kenneth C. Davis, autor del bestseller Qué Sé Yo de Historia, nos lleva en un fascinante, asombroso y divertidísimo tour del planeta Tierra -- una excursión que nos abrirá los ojos y la imaginación a un extenso, salvaje y sorprendente mundo que no conocíamos.

Con humor, ingenio y un extraordinario talento para convertir la historia mas complicada en informativos testimonios ydivertidas anecdotas, Kenneth C. Davis nos explica el mundo del Antiguo y del Nuevo Testamento como nunca antes. Disponible por primera vez en espanol, "Que Se Yo de la Biblia" es una herramienta indispensable para comprender el libro sagrado.