Book Series · 6 Books

Don't Know Much About Books

In order from Don't Know Much About George Washington to Don't Know Much About Martin Luther King Jr..

The Don't Know Much About series is a set of 6 chapter books by Kenneth C. Davis, published between 2003 and 2005. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 130 pages.

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
Don't Know Much About Thomas Jefferson
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Don't Know Much About George Washington
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$474
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

Don't Know Much About George Washington

By Kenneth C. Davis, Rob Shepperson (Illustrator)

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

128 pages
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Summary: Explore the enigmatic life of America's first president, George Washington, through a captivating question-and-answer journey. Discover why he didn't sign the Declaration of Independence and unravel the myths surrounding his presidency. Kenneth C. Davis invites readers to delve into Washington's world, revealing the man behind the legend. With engaging sidebars and historical illustrations, this biography offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal era in American history. What secrets will you uncover about this iconic leader?
The complete set

Don't Know Much About Series

6 books · Published 2003–2005

Series
Sale price
$474

Don't Know Much About George Washington

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

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

Sale price
$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.

Sale price
$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 6 books in the Don't Know Much About series. It began with Don't Know Much About George Washington in 2003, 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 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Don't Know Much About to life.

01

Kenneth C. Davis

Author
02

Rob Shepperson

Illustrator
03

Sergio Martinez

Illustrator
04

Machiyo Kodaira

Illustrator

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