Kammer, Gina
Description
You've heard the tales―now hear the truth! Integrating science with traditional fairy tales, these funny and charming picture books retell familiar pr
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incess stories, augmented by humorous sidebars about real animals and science. Translated into North American Spanish. Includes discussion of fairy tale traits, fictional vs. real comparison chart, and a glossary. Are there any elements of truth in "Beauty and the Beast"? A wealthy merchant could lose all his money and send his daughter to live somewhere else. But of course, there wouldn't be a cursed beast in a castle or magic windows to watch plays--except now we have TV streaming. Integrating science with literacy, this book adds funny "Truth Time" sidebars to a retelling of the French fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast," explaining animal communication, how gardens grow, and more. Translated into North American Spanish. Includes discussion of fairy tale traits, fictional vs. real comparison chart, and a glossary. Perfect for young students just learning about fiction and nonfiction and real versus not real, this title supports CCSS standards for reading literature.
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