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The Smart Aleck's Guide to American History
By Selzer, Adam
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-38573-650-3
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Gr 8-Up In the style of acclaimed writers Jon Stewart ("The Daily Show") and Steven Colbert ("The Colbert Report"), this witty, comedic, and appealing volume abandons the world of historical dates and battles to fill in some of the gaps in young Americans' knowledge of their country's history. Readers learn of General Washington's rebellion against the "basic rules of boating safety" as well as encounter James K. Polk's mullet ("Business up front, party in the back, baby.") while benefiting greatly f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Full of attitude and impertinence, this book encourages students to question their textbooks and challenge their teachers on everythin...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
