Oh No They Didn't
2 total works
The people who have served as President of the United States of America are some of the most famous people on the planet. But how much do we really know about the presidents?
We all know that...
- President Abraham Lincoln freed enslaved people by signing the Emancipation Proclamation,
- Thomas Jefferson introduced ice cream to the US,
- Andrew Johnson was impeached by the House of Representatives and kicked out of office,
- AND that Theodore Roosevelt had teddy bears named after him because he once refused to shoot an injured bear...
Do we...? Because... OH NO THEY DIDN'T!
These commonly held misconceptions about our Presidents are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Didn't: Presidents, commonly held misconceptions about the Presidents, Vice-Presidents, First Ladies and presidential pets are all dispelled. This myth-busting guide to the White House and everyone in it is an irreverent, fun and enriching way to learn about US political figures and history.
Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Didn't: Presidents is a hugely entertaining and trendy take on US history for young readers. This myth-busting series makes history accessible to everyone, taking an alternative and gripping approach to teaching the true facts about the past. Dive in to learn what else you thought you knew that is completely WRONG!
In the Oh No They Didn't... series, popular misconceptions in history and culture are dispelled, busting myths about famous people and events of the past!
Remarkable women have been at the forefront of history. They’ve changed the world and are leading the way to our future. But how much do you really know about the remarkable women who’ve shaped our world?
We all know that. . .
- Frida Kahlo made her name as a painter
- Jane Austen wrote simple romance novels
- Men pioneered scientific breakthroughs in the past
- AND that ancient people only worshipped strong male gods. . .
Or did they. . . ? Because. . . OH NO THEY DIDN'T!
Misconceptions about women from the past and present are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Womenmyths are busted about over 50 remarkable women from politicians to legends, performers, activists, scientists, mathematicians, creatives and more.
In this fresh and funny guide learn about inspiring womenfrom all over the world as well as their influence on history and popular culture. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Women makes learning fun with unexpected facts and a playful, upbeat approach to non-fiction.
Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Women is the perfect inspiring guide for ALL young people to learn about the influential women who may have been left out of traditional history books and deserve to be celebrated.