The Nasty Past

Many like to think the past was a pleasant place: orderly
kingdoms, chivalrous knights, verdant farms, that kind of thing. But the past
wasn't picture perfect?far from it. It was filled with horrible wars, dreadful
disasters, disgusting diseases, and ghastly crime. In short, it was both
hair-raising and fascinating! Enthralled readers will love the intriguing
stories in these gripping books, an entertaining aid to the elementary history
curriculum. Each detailed volume focuses on high-interest events that young
historians should know about, such as the sinking of the Titanic. The past
wasn't perfect, but it's perfectly compelling to read about.

• Readers will
be hooked by the ?nasty??but entertaining?theme

• The riveting design
features historical artwork and photographs that complement the at-level
text

• Provides many opportunities to exercise skills relating to
informational texts as outlined in the English Language Arts Common Core
standards