At the end of this book, you should be able to explain how the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg changed the course of the Civil War. Study facts of these battles, including the dates, locations, who were victorious and their devastating loss of lives. There is plenty to learn and realize from these battles. Make sure you get a copy and read the historical truths.
At the end of this book, you should be able to explain how the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg changed the course of the Civil War. Study facts of these battles, including the dates, locations, who were victorious and their devastating loss of lives. There is plenty to learn and realize from these battles. Make sure you get a copy and read the historical truths.
This interesting nonfiction title allows readers to explore some of the most well-known battles of the Civil War. Through stunning facts, easy-to-read text, and colorful images and illustrations, this book will take children on a historical journey with the Confederate and Union armies as they fight the Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Gettysburg, and the Siege at Vicksburg. Along with the infamous battles, the Gettysburg Address, treason, and the Declaration of Independence are discussed to give readers a better understanding of why the Civil War began and the impact it had on Americans.
What lessons can be learned from the American Civil War? Well, your child can study the decisions that were made and who made them. There will also be a discussion on the social, political and economic background that triggered the war. Also discussed are the results of the war and the changes that were made thereafter. Start reading.
At the end of this book, you should be able to describe what transpired on March 9, 1862. Discuss the major, but unusual, battle of the American Civil War used ironclad warships. Explain how it has revolutionized the way war was fought at sea. Gather information on the ironclad warships used at the time, including the Union ship Monitor and the Confederate ship Virginia. Start reading today.
In this book, you will learn about the events that led to the eventual outbreak of the Civil War. Read about the south’s secession from the Union and its effects. Review the significance of the formation of the Confederate States of America as well as the attack of Fort Sumter. Discuss the key personalities and their roles during this time. Start reading today.
Meet Lucy McRae and two other young people, Willie Lord and Frederick Grant, all survivors of the Civil War's Battle for Vicksburg. In 1863, Union troops intend to silence the cannons guarding the Mississippi River at Vicksburg – even if they have to take the city by siege. To hasten surrender, they are shelling Vicksburg night and day. Terrified townspeople, including Lucy and Willie, take shelter in caves – enduring heat, snakes, and near suffocation. On the Union side, twelve-year-old Frederick Grant has come to visit his father, General Ulysses S. Grant, only to find himself in the midst of battle, experiencing firsthand the horrors of war. "Living in a cave under the ground for six weeks . . . I do not think a child could have passed through what I did and have forgotten it." – Lucy McRae, age 10, 1863 Period photographs, engravings, and maps extend this dramatic story as award-winning author Andrea Warren re-creates one of the most important Civil War battles through the eyes of ordinary townspeople, officers and enlisted men from both sides, and, above all, three brave children who were there.
You might think that it’s all happy and good when the civil war ended. History has it that it was not. The American civil war was the largest war ever fought in North America. Hundreds of thousands died in the war. It divided families, destroyed properties and forever changed America. Was freedom worth the price? Decide on your answer after reading this book.
A single day: July 4, 1863, brought to a conclusion two of the most infamous battles of the Civil War. This book tells the story of these two pivotal battles.
Discover the people, battles, and politics of America's bloodiest conflict. Explore its causes, chapters, characters, and consequences. With a topic on every page, Civil War Visual Encyclopedia tells the story of the war using simple explanations and stunning photographs. Profiles on decisive battles, strategic maps, political leaders, military commanders, naval vessels, uniforms, weapons, and equipment shine a light on the key events and other turning points during the five years of fighting. Find out about the child soldiers who fought valiantly and the healthcare heroes who made groundbreaking differences. Read about the railroads and how the media reported on the war via the telegraph! Discover eyewitness accounts and personal letters. Learn about the reasons behind the war and its lasting impact: the abolition of slavery. More lives were lost in the Civil War than in any other in American history. Filled with vivid insights into this historic conflict - from a day in the life of a plantation worker in the south to a personal diary entry of a Union soldier on the action-included front lines - Civil War Visual Encyclopedia invites young readers to witness the war unfold in a striking new way. This is the ultimate e-guide for children to the war that changed the USA forever.
