Crazy-but-true stories about history, geography, and human achievement make this acclaimed nonfiction series perfect for fans of curiosities and wonders. A fun way for middle graders to explore ways to separate fact from fiction. Did you know that a young girl once saved an entire beach community from a devastating tsunami thanks to something she learned in her fourth-grade geography lesson? Or that there is a person alive today who generates her own magnetic field? Or how about the fact that Benjamin Franklin once challenged the Royal Academy of Brussels to devise a way to make farts smell good?Welcome to Two Truths and a Lie: Histories and Mysteries! You know thegame: Every story in this book is strangeand astounding, but one out of everythree is an outright lie.Can you guesswhich stories are the facts and which arethe fakes? It’s not going to be easy. Somefalse stories are based on truth, and someof the true stories are just plain unbelievable!Don’t be fooled by the photos thataccompany each story—it’s going to takeall your smarts and some clever researchto root out the alternative facts.From a train that transported dead people to antique photos of real fairies to a dog who was elected mayor, the stories in this book will amaze you! Just don’t believe everything you read. . . .
✔ Author(s): Ammi-Joan Paquette,Laurie Ann Thompson
✔ Title: Two Truths and a Lie: Histories and Mysteries
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (117 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0062418874
✔ ISBN-13: 9780062418876
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Two Truths and a Lie by Ammi-Joan Paquette
Katherine Stevenson
The plot twists were executed masterfully. I was left gasping at every unexpected turn, and the suspense kept me on edge throughout. Bravo to the author for keeping me guessing.
Polly Hurlbutt
The way the author handled complex emotions and relationships was remarkable. I felt deeply connected to the characters, and their growth throughout the story was both inspiring and moving.
Violet Tyler
The way this book explored the complexities of human nature and relationships was both profound and relatable. It touched my heart in ways I didn't expect.
