Famous Phonies, Legends, Fakes and Frauds Who Changed History

Famous Phonies, Legends, Fakes and Frauds Who Changed History

(Part of a three-book series, The Changed History)

Grade level 4 to 9, 160 Pages

1040L

Look at some of the most famous names in history and discover little known true events that may surprise you.  Read about 12 famous fakes and frauds in DuMont’s laugh-out-loud book written for middle schoolers. Readers will be challenged to question what they know about history and to think critically about the people who have shaped our past. This title is one in a three-part series.  

About the Author:

Brianna DuMont was trained to dig in the dirt as a classical archaeologist. She is now using her talents to dig up information on famous people who have influenced history. Her award-winning series was chosen as Illinois Reads pick, honored by Junior Library Guild Selection Committee, and was featured in Scholastic Book Club.  Learn more about DuMont at https://briannadumont.com/

 Pathways connections: Yesterday; Personal Feelings and Growth; Social Issues and Culture

Reviewed by Cheryl The, PhD

Professor of Education

Southwestern Adventist University

 

Read some additional reviews

Edupreneur:  Unleashing Teacher Led Innovation in Schools, 2018
Edupreneur: Unleashing Teacher Led Innovation in Schools, 2018

Authors:  Aaron Tait and Dave Faulkner

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION

Facilitated by H. Stephen Bralley, Director of Secondary Education

North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Read the Review
How Full is Your Bucket?, 2004/How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids, 2009
How Full is Your Bucket?, 2004/How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids, 2009

Authors:  Tom Rath and Don Clifton

Read the Review