Description |
62 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm. |
Series |
World Book's documenting history
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Conflict between the states -- Slavery -- Abolitionists -- Lincoln elected -- Secession and Fort Sumter -- The Confederacy and the Union -- First Battle of Bull Run -- Civilians in the war -- Battle of Shiloh -- The role of railroads -- Lee takes command -- Battle of Antietam -- Caring for the wounded -- Battle of Fredericksburg -- Emancipation -- War at sea -- Battle of Chancellorsville -- Prisons and prisoners -- Siege of Vicksburg -- Battle of Gettysburg -- Covering the war -- Chicamauga and Chattanooga -- Women soldiers and spies -- Grant v. Lee -- Sherman's march -- Lee's surrender -- Death of a president -- The costs of the war -- Timeline -- Sources -- Additional resources -- Index. |
Summary |
"A history of the American Civil War, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher. |
Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.7 3.0 141911. |
Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile literature.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Sources -- Juvenile literature.
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Added Author |
World Book, Inc.
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ISBN |
9780716615019 |
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0716615010 |
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$21.93 |
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