America's Funny But True History facts for kids
America's Funny But True History (originally called America's Horrible Histories) is a super fun book series! It's a spin-off from the popular Horrible Histories TV show and books. Written by Elizabeth Levy, this series dives into the exciting and sometimes gross history of North America. The later books focus more on the United States.
These books are often found on reading lists in schools and libraries, helping kids learn about history in a really entertaining way. They prove that history isn't just about boring dates; it's full of amazing, funny, and sometimes truly horrible facts!
The Books in the Series
This awesome series includes several books, each exploring a different time period in American history:
- 1. Who Are You Calling a Woolly Mammoth? : Prehistoric America (2001)
* This book takes you way back to Prehistoric America. Imagine giant woolly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers roaming the land! You'll discover what life was like for the very first people who lived here, long before written history began.
- 2. Awesome Ancient Ancestors! : Mound Builders, Maya, and More (2001)
* Get ready to meet some incredible ancient civilizations! This book explores the fascinating cultures of the Aztecs, Incas, Mayans, and the mysterious Mound Builders. Learn about their amazing cities, unique traditions, and how they lived thousands of years ago.
- 3. Are We There Yet? : Europeans Meet the Americans (2002)
* This book covers the time when Europeans first arrived in the Americas. It explores the exciting, and sometimes challenging, encounters between different cultures during the European Colonization of the Americas. Find out about the early explorers and their journeys across the ocean.
- 4. Cranky Colonials: 1560s - 1740s (2003)
* Step into the lives of the first settlers in the American Colonies. This book shows you what daily life was like for the "Cranky Colonials" from the late 1500s to the mid-1700s. Discover their struggles, their triumphs, and the quirky rules they lived by.
- 5. Revolting Revolutionaries : 1750s - 1790s (2003)
* Ready for a revolution? This book dives into the exciting period of the American Revolution. Learn about the brave "Revolting Revolutionaries" who fought for independence from the 1750s to the 1790s. Find out about famous figures, key battles, and how the United States became its own country.
- 6. Westward, Ha-Ha! : 1800-1850 (2003)
* Join the pioneers heading west! This book explores the adventurous era of The American West from 1800 to 1850. Discover the challenges and funny stories of people moving across the vast continent, exploring new lands, and shaping the future of the nation.
