Overview
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 Sometimes they skip important details, sometimes they only present one side of the story, and sometimes they repeat outdated ideas about a topic rather than striving for the truth.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.
Full Product Details
Author: Various
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Imprint: PowerKids Press
Dimensions:
Width: 26.40cm
, Height: 11.40cm
, Length: 34.30cm
Weight: 1.792kg
ISBN: 9781538346440
ISBN 10: 1538346443
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 30 July 2019
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
--School Library Connection, Susan Anderson, District Media and Technology Integrator, Clinton (Wisconsin) Community School District, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -- Every section is concise and honest, which should appeal to younger students and offers a refreshing approach to teaching history ... This high-interest series will spark interest among late elementary and middle school students, as well as make for great conversations about what actually happened in America's past. Highly recommended. --Booklist -- The enticing premise of The Real Story: Debunking History series is that what you 'know' about the past may well be wrong ... showing that history is constantly being rewritten as new information turns up and old views are reevaluated.
--School Library Connection, Susan Anderson, District Media and Technology Integrator, Clinton (Wisconsin) Community School District, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -- Every section is concise and honest, which should appeal to younger students and offers a refreshing approach to teaching history ... This high-interest series will spark interest among late elementary and middle school students, as well as make for great conversations about what actually happened in America's past. Highly recommended . --Booklist -- The enticing premise of The Real Story: Debunking History series is that what you 'know' about the past may well be wrong ... showing that history is constantly being rewritten as new information turns up and old views are reevaluated .
