What You Didn't Know About History: Set 2

History books don't often ask questions. They just state information. But history lovers usually have lots to ask: How do we know the Thanksgiving in 1621 was the first? Why did the Pilgrims choose present-day Massachusetts for their settlement? Was an order given to start the shooting that became the Boston Massacre? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more as they find out many details often left out of traditional history books. Historical images enhance the surprising content while fact boxes flesh out the social studies content even further. As it turns out, there's a lot we don't know about history!
• Surprising historical information augments standards-based social studies curriculum
• Fact boxes offer fascinating details
• Colorful images and captions complement text
• Graphic organizers aid reader's understanding