American history is full of exaggerated stories and incomplete truths, from American colonization to the Wild West and the space age. Did Paul Revere really shout, "The British are coming!" on his midnight ride? Was Thomas Edison the master inventor he is believed to be? And what was the true purpose of the Civil War? Fact and Fiction of American History answers these questions and more, exposing common myths and setting the record straight. Core Library is the must-have line of nonfiction books for supporting the Common Core State Standards for grades 4-8. Core Library Features: A wide variety of high-interest topics, Well-researched, clearly written informational text, Primary sources with accompanying questions, Multiple prompts and activities for writing, reading, and critical thinking, Charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, Visit abdocorelibrary.com for free additional tools for teachers and students. Book jacket.