The Real Story: Debunking History

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sometimes they repeat outdated ideas about a topic rather than striving for the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.

• 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