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Don't Know Much About Books

In order from Don't Know Much About the Kings & Queens of England to Don't Know Much About Martin Luther King Jr..

The Don't Know Much About series is a set of 7 chapter books by Kenneth C. Davis, published between 2002 and 2005. Written for ages 6–12, most books run about 130 pages.

Don't Know Much About the Kings & Queens of England
Don't Know Much About George Washington
Don't Know Much About Sitting Bull
Don't Know Much About Abraham Lincoln
Don't Know Much About Rosa Parks
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Don't Know Much About the Kings & Queens of England
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

Don't Know Much About the Kings & Queens of England

By Kenneth C. Davis, S.D. Schindler (Illustrator)

Uncover the secrets of England's kings and queens. Is royal life what you imagined?

48 pages· 8,508 words· Est. 1 hour read-aloud
Hardcover
Summary: Step into the world of England's monarchy, where rulers shape laws and defend the realm. Discover which king brought exotic animals to London and which queen's reign was marked by fiery executions. Explore the lives of daring knights and the realities of castle living. This journey through history reveals the intriguing and sometimes dark tales of England's past rulers. Are you ready to see if the royal life is truly as glamorous as it seems?
The complete set

Don't Know Much About Series

7 books · Published 2002–2005

Series
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$1595

Don't Know Much About the Kings & Queens of England

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

Uncover the secrets of England's kings and queens. Is royal life what you imagined?

Don't Know Much About George Washington

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

Uncover the truths behind America's first president's untold stories.

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$499

Don't Know Much About Sitting Bull

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

Discover how Sitting Bull's vision shaped his leadership and the fate of the Sioux nation.

Don't Know Much About Abraham Lincoln

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

A self-taught boy rises to lead a nation divided by war.

Don't Know Much About Rosa Parks

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Discover the quiet defiance that sparked a movement.

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$474

Don't Know Much About Thomas Jefferson

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005

Uncover the secrets of a founding father who shaped a nation and explored new frontiers.

Don't Know Much About Martin Luther King Jr.

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Explore the pivotal moments and challenges of a civil rights leader's journey.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Don't Know Much About series?

There are 7 books in the Don't Know Much About series. It began with Don't Know Much About the Kings & Queens of England in 2002, and the newest book, Don't Know Much About Martin Luther King Jr., was published in 2005.

What ages are the Don't Know Much About books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Don't Know Much About to life.

01

Kenneth C. Davis

Author
02

S.D. Schindler

Illustrator
03

Rob Shepperson

Illustrator
04

Sergio Martinez

Illustrator
05

Machiyo Kodaira

Illustrator

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