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The Civil War for Kids
The Civil War for Kids

The Civil War for Kids

A History with 21 Activities

<div>9 & up<br></div>

For Kids series

JUVENILE NONFICTION

160 Pages, 11 x 8.5

Formats: Trade Paper, Mobipocket, PDF, EPUB

Trade Paper, $18.99 (US $18.99) (CA $24.99)

Publication Date: November 1999

ISBN 9781556523557

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Nov 1999)

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Overview

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.

Reviews

"Offers students a crash course on a subject that has spawned countless books and movies, and it's fun as well as informative."  —KLIATT

Author Biography

Janis Herbert is the author of Leonardo da Vinci for Kids. She lives in Hayward, California.