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Civil War for Kids
SKU
008000
ISBN
9781556523557
Grade 4-9
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Description
This well-written guide provides insights into our nation's Civil War. Actual photographs, photographs from re-enactments, paintings and drawings (all black and white) highlight textual information. The war is presented generally in chronological order, with many sidelights of interest along the way. At the end of most chapters, two activities are provided to bring students closer to the battle. These include creating coded messages, making a military uniform (not from scratch, but does require some sewing), creating a coffee can drum, making ink from berries, learning flag signals, cooking hardtack, building a stretcher, and making battlefield bandages. A timeline of major events, glossary, lists of officers, historical sites to visit, web sites to explore, bibliography, and index are also included.
Publisher's Description of Civil War for Kids
History explodes in this activity guide spanning the turmoil preceding secession, the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the fierce battles on land and sea, and finally the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Making butternut dye for a Rebel uniform, learning drills and signals with flags, decoding wigwag, baking hardtack, reenacting battles, and making a medicine kit bring this pivotal period in our nation’s history to life. Fascinating sidebars tell of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad, the adventures of nine-year-old drummer boy Johnny Clem, animal mascots who traveled with the troops, and friendships between enemies. The resource section includes short biographies of important figures from both sides of the war, listings of Civil War sites across the country, pertinent websites, glossary, and an index.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chicago Review Press |
| Author: | Janice Herbert |
| Grades: | 4-9 |
| ISBN: | 9781556523557 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 11 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.18 |
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