Fact and Fiction of American History

When Russia sent Sputnik 1 into space, the country launched not only a satellite but a new age. Many popular stories about American advancements during the space age have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of the Space Age dives into the myths about the history of NASA and space exploration and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents American history is full of exaggerated stories and incomplete truths, from American colonization to the Wild West and the space age. Did Paul Revere really shout, "The British are coming!" on his midnight ride? Was Thomas Edison the master inventor he is believed to be? And what was the true purpose of the Civil War? Fact and Fiction of American History answers these questions and more, exposing readers to common myths and setting the record straight. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the birth of the nation and the heroes who brought it about. But many popular stories about the American Revolution have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of the American Revolution dives into the myths about the war fought between the patriots and the redcoats and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents American history is full of exaggerated stories and incomplete truths, from American colonization to the Wild West and the space age. Did Paul Revere really shout, "The British are coming!" on his midnight ride? Was Thomas Edison the master inventor he is believed to be? And what was the true purpose of the Civil War? Fact and Fiction of American History answers these questions and more, exposing readers to common myths and setting the record straight. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

In the years following Christopher Columbus's expedition, Europeans made homes for themselves in the Americas and pushed out the indigenous peoples already living there. Many popular stories about life in the early American colonies have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of American Colonization dives into the myths about colonization and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents American history is full of exaggerated stories and incomplete truths, from American colonization to the Wild West and the space age. Did Paul Revere really shout, "The British are coming!" on his midnight ride? Was Thomas Edison the master inventor he is believed to be? And what was the true purpose of the Civil War? Fact and Fiction of American History answers these questions and more, exposing readers to common myths and setting the record straight. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The telephone, the lightbulb, and the airplane are all inventions have changed the world for the better. But, many popular stories about the creation of American inventions have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of American Invention dives into the myths about inventors and their inventions and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Sparked by the secession of the Southern states and the creation of the Confederacy, the Civil War raged between 1861 and 1865. But, many popular stories about the Civil War have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of the Civil War, dives into the myths about the war, fought over slavery and brings, the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Books, television shows, and movies have illustrated the adventures of cowboys, sharpshooters, and outlaws of the Wild West. But many popular stories about the American West have gotten some facts wrong and left others out altogether. Fact and Fiction of the Wild West dives into the myths about what life was like for settlers and Native American peoples in the West and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents American history is full of exaggerated stories and incomplete truths, from American colonization to the Wild West and the space age. Did Paul Revere really shout, "The British are coming!" on his midnight ride? Was Thomas Edison the master inventor he is believed to be? And what was the true purpose of the Civil War? Fact and Fiction of American History answers these questions and more, exposing readers to common myths and setting the record straight. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.