Brianna dumont got her degree in art history and archaeology and classics, intending to spend her time digging in the dirt. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history the, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Explore books by brianna dumont with our selection at. Were looking at you, george i must not tell a lie washington. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history, includes gems about imustnot. Aug 06, 2018 brianna dumont is the author of the new kids book thrilling thieves. Famous phonies by brianna dumont amazing true stories about shakespeare, hiawatha, homer. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history changed history series hardcover by brianna dumont.
Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history the changed history series brianna dumont on. With a degree in art history and archaeology, she brings her expertise and findings to life so that children can learn about and relive history. Brianna dumont s most popular book is famous phonies. Brianna dumont is author of the changed history series, which makes history come alive by exposing its murky underbelly. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Famous phonies ebook by brianna dumont rakuten kobo. It will be due soon after the launch of famous phonies so im alreadymore the second book of my series centers on fugitives who changed history.
Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history explores the underbelly of history, making you question everything you thought you knew about historys finest. Sure, there are a few familiar faces like queen elizabeth i and thomas edison, but even behind their angelic smiles are cunning con artists who stole their way to. It will be due soon after the launch of famous phonies so im already researching and writing all about a bunch of interesting people. Fantastic fugitives book by brianna dumont, bethany. Judging by my conversations with middle schoolers though, pretty much any history is news to them. Read famous phonies legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history by brianna dumont available from rakuten kobo. This is the first book in a new nonfiction middlegrade series from sky pony press that explores the underbelly of history, questioning whether the most noted figures are actually fakes. Famous phonies book by brianna dumont official publisher. Its the third in a series that also includes fantastic fugitives and famous phonies. Pick up a fun read from brianna dumont called famous phonies. Brianna dumont is the author of the new kids book thrilling thieves. Were pleased to welcome debut author brianna dumont to the mixedup files today. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history hardcover nov.
Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history, includes gems about imustnottellalie george washington. Criminals, cutthroats, and rebels who changed history. Brianna is an excellent choice as a guest author because she radiates knowledge while making history accessible to middle school students. Interview with brianna dumont, author of famous phonies from. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history is the first book in a nonfiction middle grade series that will explore the underbelly of history. Now that shes fallen back in love with writing, she continues her fascination with the past through her books.
Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history as a classroom read aloud or as a selection for independent reading. Sounds like a book filled with criminals and delinquents, doesnt it. Legends, fakes and frauds who changed history is designed to appeal to the middleschool student who tends to be turned away from square, adult language. Follow the fake lives of these twelve historychangers to uncover the fabrications of the famous and the shouldbefamous. Louis, missouri penning letters to authors about their plot twists and character choices, but never dreamed of writing herself. Oct 07, 2014 brianna dumonts book is directed towards children ranging in age from 10 to 14. Her nonfiction series for middle graders, the changed history series, will debut with famous phonies. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history is the first book in a nonfiction middle grade series that will explore the underbelly of history, making you question everything you thought you knew about historys finest. She lives in chicago, illinois with her husband, two kids, and two cats, but you can visit her at.
Follow the fake lives of these twelve historychangers to uncover the fabrications of the famous, and. About the author brianna dumont got her degree in art history and archaeology, and classics. Brianna dumont is the awardwinning author of numerous nonfiction books for middle grade readers, including fantastic fugitives, thrilling thieves, and famous phonies. Its always a little difficult for me to judge things about history you never knew types of books because ive read so many of them im no longer sure what is or isnt commonly known. Some of the biggest names in history can be found between these pages, and the light isnt flattering. It will be due soon after the launch of famous phonies. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history in october 2014. Shes traveled extensively in search of great museums and historical sites to. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Criminals, cutthroats, and rebels who changed history while on the run. Brianna dumont has created a fun series with her changed history series. Nov 04, 2014 brianna dumont is author of the changed history series, which makes history come alive by exposing its murky underbelly. The book is her initial offering into what she calls a changed history series. Electronic books biographies juvenile works biography juvenile literature juvenile literature.
Brianna dumont s book is directed towards children ranging in age from 10 to 14. Its perfect for the history buff, the reluctant reader, or that kid who loves the strange and unusual. When shes not writing quirky books, brianna travels the world in search of great. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history, includes gems about imustnottellalie george washington and schoolless shakespeare. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history 2015 and a forthcoming book on thieves who changed history. In this exciting third book in brianna dumonts changed history series, its the thieves, pirates, and rogues who alter history. Brianna dumont now that shes fallen in love with writing, she explores her love of history through her books.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Famous phonies legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history brianna dumont. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history the changed history series by brianna dumont isbn. The book takes a look at various famous and some lesser known, but important people. Its time for some historical horizon broadening courtesy of famous phonies, a new nonfiction book from brianna dumont that will not only. Some of the famous phonies covered in this book include.
Brianna dumont, author of the changed history series, is at it again with famous phonies telling the facts you probably wont see in your history books. When shes not writing quirky books, brianna travels the world in. Looking for a good book to celebrate april fools day. Shes the author of a new middle grade nonfiction book, famous phonies legends.
Shes the author of a new middle grade nonfiction book, famous phonies legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history. Brianna dumont writes her books to show the fun and humor of history. Shop amongst our popular books, including 16, man of steel, thrilling thieves and more from brianna dumont. Interview with brianna dumont, author of famous phonies. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history the changed history series 9781629146454. May 01, 2019 brianna dumont writes her books to show the fun and humor of history. If you like to think of shakespeare only as a brilliant bard, or prefer only to know pythagoras by his math skills, then you might want to put this book. Ashley flom, substitute teacher our 6th graders really enjoyed brianna dumont s presentation about te books in her changed history series. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history sky pony, 2014 covers 12 radical historical personalities from ancient times through the present. Legends, interesting history book for kids, motherdaughter book clubs permalink.
Michele weber hurwitz is the author of two middle grade novels, the summer i saved the worldin 65 days, and calli be gold, both from wendy lamb books. Amazing true stories about shakespeare, hiawatha, homer, george washington, and more. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history the changed history series by brianna dumont 20141104 hardcover 1688. Brianna dumont the second book of my series centers on fugitives who changed history. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history is the first book in a new nonfiction middle grade series that will explore the underbelly of history, making you question everything you thought you knew about historys finest. Uncover the fabrications in the lives of 12 historychangers, from philosophers to presiden. In college, she got her degree in art history and archaeology with the intention of spending her time digging in the dirt. For brianna, history is most fun when its getting made fun of, so my nonfiction series are all about laughing. Famous phonies ebook by brianna dumont official publisher page. She lives in chicago with her husband, tim, and their two children, but you can visit brianna at her website. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history is the first in a new nonfiction middle grade series that will explore the underbelly of history, making you question everything you thought you knew about historys finest.
Famous phonies by brianna dumont, 9781629146454, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Legends, fakes, and frauds who changed history changed history series ebook. Some of the biggest names in the past are actually fakes and frauds. Dec 04, 2014 teachers and librarians can download a guide to famous phonies on briannas website at. Employing an informal tone, dumont presents figures such as nelson mandela and cleopatra, with results that are entertaining.
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