The Untold History of the United States, Volume 1 Young Readers Edition, 1898-1945

Adapted by Newbery Honor recipient Susan Campbell Bartoletti from the acclaimed work by Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick, this first volume of 'The Untold History of the United States' offers young readers a powerful, alternative perspective on American history from 1898 to 1945. It delves into the complexities of American imperialism, challenging prevailing orthodoxies and presenting a 'dark reality' often omitted from standard textbooks. Complete with photos, illustrations, and declassified documents, this 400-page chapter book is designed for curious, budding historians aged 9-14 who are ready to engage with a more nuanced and critical understanding of the past. It's an excellent resource for fostering critical thinking and sparking important family discussions about historical interpretation.

A people’s history of the American Empire, adapted for the next generation of young history buffs. There is history as we know it. And there is history we should have known. Adapted by Newbery Honor recipient Susan Campbell Bartoletti from the bestselling book (and companion to the Showtime documentary) The Untold History of the United States by Academy Award–winning director Oliver Stone and renowned historian Peter Kuznick, this first of four volumes presents young readers with a powerful and provocative look at the past century of American imperialism. This is not the kind of history taught in schools or normally presented on television or in popular movies. This riveting young readers’ edition challenges prevailing orthodoxies to reveal the dark reality about the rise and fall of the American empire for curious, budding historians who are hungry for the truth. Based on the latest archival findings and recently declassified information, this four-volume series will come as a surprise to the vast majority of students and their teachers—and that’s precisely why these books are such crucial counterpoints to today’s history textbooks. Complete with photos, illustrations, and little-known documents, this first of four volumes covers crucial moments in American history from the late nineteenth century to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.