Beauty and the Beast: Tale vs. Truth

Are there any elements of truth in "Beauty and the Beast"?
A wealthy merchant could lose all his money and send his daughter to live somewhere else. But of course, there wouldn't be a cursed beast in a castle or magic windows to watch plays--except now we have TV streaming. Integrating science with literacy, this book adds funny "Truth Time" sidebars to a retelling of the French fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast," explaining animal communication, how gardens grow, 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.