Paul Revere and the Midnight Ride
Separating Fact from Fiction
Part of the Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History series
Many know Paul Revere by the infamous words, "The British are coming!" But did he really say that? Primary sources and infographics help readers learn the facts and the fiction behind Paul Revere's midnight ride.
Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address
Separating Fact from Fiction
Part of the Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History series
In 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Since then, the famous speech has led to many stories about it-but not all of them are true. Discover what's real and what's fiction through expertly leveled text containing primary sources.
Christopher Columbus and the Americas
Separating Fact from Fiction
Part of the Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History series
In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. Or did he? Look at all the facts and discover the fiction through primary sources, infographics, and leveled text. Readers will learn the full story about Christopher Columbus's famous voyage.
Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity
Separating Fact from Fiction
Part of the Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History series
In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn't discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what's real and what's fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Separating Fact from Fiction
Part of the Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History series
In 1802, the United States made a deal to purchase a big area of land called the Lousiana Territory. Soon after, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked to lead an expedition into the American Northwest to explore the new land. After the journey, many stories were told about it-but not all of them are true. Discover what's real and what's fiction about the expedition through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
Betsy Ross and the U.S. Flag
Separating Fact from Fiction
Part of the Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History series
Betsy Ross made many flags during the American Revolution, but did she sew the first flag? Infographics, leveled text, and primary sources help readers follow the fact and fiction found in this tale of stars and stripes.
The First Thanksgiving
Separating Fact from Fiction
Part of the Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History series
Every November, the United States celebrates Thanksgiving Day. But what actually happened at the first Thanksgiving? And when did it happen? Discover the facts and find out the fiction surrounding one of America's favorite holidays.
Abner Doubleday and Baseball's Beginning
Separating Fact from Fiction
Part of the Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History series
Step up to the plate and separate fact from fiction in baseball's origins! Did Abner Doubleday really create America's favorite pastime, or does this story strike out? Learn all you can about baseball's beginnings with infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
Sutter's Mill and the California Gold Rush
Separating Fact from Fiction
Part of the Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History series
In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. Word quickly spread, and the California Gold Rush was on! Thousands of people went to California in hopes of finding gold and striking it rich. But did that really happen? What was the real impact of so many miners rushing to the state? Discover what's real and what's fiction about the California Gold Rush through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
Thomas Edison and the Invention of the Light Bulb
Separating Fact from Fiction
Part of the Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History series
Thomas Edison was a famous American inventor in the late 1800s. His work with light bulbs got a lot of attention. Over time, many stories were told about this work, including that he invented the light bulb. But this isn't true! Discover what's real and what's fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.