The Little Mermaid: Tale vs. Truth

Are there any elements of truth in The Little Mermaid?
Ships can sink, sea foam can bubble, and there can be mysterious creatures in the sea. But of course, there wouldn’t be mermaids, an evil sea witch, and magic potions. Integrating science and culture with literacy, this book adds funny “Truth Time” sidebars to a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid,” explaining sea foam, shipwrecks, 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.