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Myths Lies Secrets Uncover the hidden truth behind history's greatest stories with beloved educator-author Kate Messner The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels makes this perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. In 1620, the Pilgrims left England to sail on the Mayflower to Plymouth Rock. Right? Well, that's not quite the real deal. And the first Thanksgiving? It didn't exactly follow the script of the typical school play. From the Separatists' first voyage (they set sail for Holland ) to their dealings with Tisquantum (you may know him as Squanto) to the events of King Philip's War, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known and sometimes shameful truths behind the legends of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving.
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Myths Lies Secrets Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day. Did you know that the pilgrims didn't go straight from England to Plymouth? No, they made a stop along the way--and almost stayed forever Did you know there was a second ship, called the Speedwell, that was too leaky to make the trip? No joke. And just wait until you learn the truth about Plymouth Rock. Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the legends of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving. Don't miss History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote