U.S. Facts & Fun, Grades 46 presents a variety of informative topics: * events, such as building the railroads, landing on the moon, and the Boston Tea Party * people, such as Davy Crockett, Chief Joseph, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt * animals, such as bison, the grizzly bear, and the Morgan horse * sites, such as Yosemite National Park, the Everglades, and the Jamestown Colony Use these short stories to supplement your social studies curriculum, as research for student reports, or as independent activities that tie reading skills to the content areas.