Guts & glory : the American Civil War / by Ben Thompson ; illustrations by C. M. Butzer.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York, NY : Little, Brown and Company, 2014Edition: First editionDescription: 317 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0316320501 (hardcover)
- 9780316320504 (hardcover)
- Guts and glory
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 973.7 T468 | Available | 33111007917384 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the American Civil War that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers!
From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest battles as well as captivating lesser-known moments to entertain kids with unbelievable (and totally true) tales of one of America's most fascinating conflicts.
History buff, Civil War reenactor, and popular blogger Ben Thompson uses his extensive knowledge and vivid storytelling style to bring the Civil War to life in this first book in a thrilling new series featuring incredible people, events, and civilizations. Get ready to learn just how awesome history can be!
Includes bibliographical references and index.
First blood -- A clash of ironclads -- Shiloh -- The Cleopatra of the secession -- The great locomotive chase -- Robert E. Lee in Northern Virginia -- The deadliest day -- Chancellorsville -- Horse and steel -- Gettysburg -- The making of the Confederate navy -- The Fifty-fourth Massachusetts -- Morgan's Raid -- Second Sabine Pass -- The Rock of Chickamauga -- Union nurse -- Grant versus Lee -- Mobile Bay -- The election of 1864 -- The end of the line.
An educational collection of amazing-but-true facts about the Civil War shares accounts of such events as female spies fighting for the Rebel cause, cavalry rides in enemy territory, and the reelection of President Lincoln.