Book of the American Civil War (Brown Paper School Uskids History) [Hardcover]

Howard Egger-Bovet (Author), Marlene Smith-Baranzini (Author), James J. Rawls (Author), D. J. Simison (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Brown Paper School Uskids History

Focuses on the experiences of individuals in the Civil War through first-person narratives, from the perspective of both the North and the South, and speeches delivered before and during the conflict.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 5-7-An information-packed miscellany of facts, photographs, illustrations, stories, and appealing ideas for activities. Narratives treat a variety of people representative of antebellum, war, and postwar times. In addition to Harriet Tubman and Abraham Lincoln, readers learn about the Southern-born Grimke sisters, leaders in the antislavery movement; and James Thomas, a former slave who became one of the richest African-American men in the country. Discussions of plantation slave life, European immigration, and children who took part in battles are also included. Cooking from period recipes, playing games typical of the era, making a Union Army "dog tent," and deciphering and creating spy codes are among the suggested activities. A play about the Battle of Bull Run is included, with parts for a large cast and instructions for making easy, inexpensive costumes and props. Black-and-white photographs, reproductions, and maps appear throughout. An engaging resource for teaching and learning.
Starr E. Smith, Marymount University Library, Arlington, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 95 pages
• Publisher: Little Brown & Co (Juv); 1st edition (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316222399
• ISBN-13: 978-0316222396
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,396,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Out of Print Series, September 19, 2010

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This review is from: Book of the American Civil War (Brown Paper School Uskids History) (Hardcover)

I'm so glad that I have the books in this series USKids History: Book of the American Colonies (Brown Paper School Uskids History), USKids History: Book of the American Indians (Brown Paper School Uskids History), USKids History: Book of the New American Nation (Brown Paper School), but am so disappointed that the series is out of print. They each contain valuable information and background on important subjects presented in a story like way. They are sprinkled with interesting snippets of info in the margins, dramas to act out, etc. To me, they are not quite as thorough (or beautiful), but a more accessible precursor to the _______ for Kids and 21 Activities books (which I also love)The Civil War for Kids: A History with 21 Activities (For Kids series), The Underground Railroad for Kids: From Slavery to Freedom with 21 Activities (For Kids series).