Christopher Columbus and the Taino People

Written by Kate Messner and Jose Barreiro · Illustrated by Falynn Koch

Part of the History Smashers series

Uncover the real story behind Columbus and the Taino people. History isn't what you think.

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224 pages· 1070L

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In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue, but did he really discover America? Dive into a world where myths unravel and truths emerge. Meet the Taino, the true inhabitants of the lands Columbus claimed. This eye-opening journey challenges everything you thought you knew about history. What secrets lie beneath the surface of Columbus's voyages? Discover the untold stories and hidden truths that reshape our understanding of the past. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the real history behind the legends.

From the publisher

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales. In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America. The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn’t “discover” the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus! Cowritten by bestselling author Kate Messner and our country’s premier Taino scholar, this fascinating addition to the series is the one that teachers have been asking for and that kids need to read. Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history. Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women’s Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.

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