The Real Story

History books aren't always right. Sometimes they skip important details, sometimes they only present one side of the story, and sometimes they repeat outdated ideas about a topic rather than striving for the truth. In an era when allegations of fake news fly and differing opinions dominate the U.S. media, young readers need to realize they're at risk of learning half-truths and biased opinions about history. With this set, readers will learn the importance of consulting multiple resources and learning about different perspectives before they form an opinion about a topic. Addressing these concepts through the lens of U.S. history will help students to become discerning readers and researchers, rather than accepting commonly held ideas about historical events. Features include: Follows the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards of the National Council for the Social Studies. Readers will learn about differing opinions and views regarding historical events, allowing them to compare, contrast, and form an opinion.