La historia oculta (Hidden History)

Sometimes uncovering the truth?the hidden history?means going to the source to unearth it. Budding historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists will find plenty to unearth in the sites and discoveries of this thought-provoking series. Each insightful volume provides critical information about significant subjects and time periods to support key issues in the elementary social studies curriculum. Highlighted topics include New York City's African Burial Ground, the shipwrecks of the Great Lakes, and the Jamestown Colony. Readers will appreciate absorbing details seldom found in textbooks as well as historical images and what they reveal about the past.
?          Fact boxes and sidebars delve more deeply into each subject and contribute to a striking layout
?          Historical artwork and artifacts aid in the understanding of time periods
?          Graphic organizers and other visual elements encourage readers to exercise Common Core Informational Text Skills and facilitate retention of key information