Exposed! Myths About History

Just because something has been repeated often doesn't
make it true. That's especially accurate about some history anecdotes. Was
George Washington the first U.S. president? No! Did Betsy Ross make the first
American flag? No! These are just two of the many oft-repeated tales debunked in
this high-interest set. The true history behind each myth is clearly explained,
accompanied by relevant and enlightening historical images. This fun spin on
typical history books will entice even reluctant readers.

• Encourages young
historians to investigate information with a critical eye

• Graphic
organizers and fact boxes present more thought-provoking details

• All books in
this set aid  in understanding concepts in historical texts, which is an essential requirement of the
English Language Arts Common Core