The Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History series (4 titles) looks at frequently repeated but dubious information about our nation's past. Each volume considers one topic, reviewing the origins of questionable stories, the elements challenged by historical records, and their pathways into the history books. Concise, engaging, and logical, the writing shows that primary sources might support one part of a story, while discrediting others. Paul Revere looks at how Longfellow's dramatic poem made Revere an American hero, while clouding our collective memory of actual events that night. The books' illustrations include color photos of sites and reproductions of period portraits, paintings, and prints. Back matter pairs specific, commonly believed fictions with related, verifiable facts. While separating fact from fiction, this enjoyable series encourages clear thinking when examining the origins of historical information.