Rapunzel: Tale vs. Truth - Paperback

You've heard the tales--now hear the truth! Integrating science with traditional fairy tales, these funny and charming picture books retell familiar princess stories, augmented by humorous sidebars about real animals and science. Includes discussion of fairy tale traits, fictional vs. real comparison chart, glossary, and book and website resources. Are there any elements of truth in Rapunzel? Hair can be strong enough to hold a person, rapunzel is a vegetable you can eat, and towers can be 60 feet tall. Of course there wouldn't be an evil witch next door. Integrating science and culture with literacy, this book adds funny "Truth Time" sidebars to a retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Rapunzel", explaining facts about hair, gardens, falling, and more. Includes discussion of fairy tale traits, fictional vs. real comparison chart, glossary, and book and website resources. Perfect for young students just learning about fiction and nonfiction and real versus not real, this title supports CCSS standards for reading literature.

• | Author: Gillia M. Olson
• | Publisher: Amicus Ink
• | Publication Date: Aug 05, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 24 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-13: 9798892005326