Battle of the Ironclads: The Monitor and the Merrimack (First Book) [Library Binding]

Alden R. Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1993 | Series: First Book

Examines the construction, battles, and technological and historical impact of the Civil War battleships, the Monitor and the Merrimac.

Editorial Reviews

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Gr. 5-7. Setting the stage with the burning of the tall ship Merrimack, whose hull would soon form the base of the Confederacy's first ironclad vessel (renamed Virginia), Carter tells the dramatic story of the race to build the new ships during the Civil War. He chronicles the triumphs and misfortunes of the Virginia and the North's ship, the Monitor, and their influence on the course of the war. Limited in scope but full of dramatic incidents, the topic lends itself to the First Book format, and the book is one of the series' best. Carter brings events to life with clear explanations, lively details, and the remarks of those on board the clumsy vessels in the heat of battle. The illustrations, some in color and others in black and white, include reproductions of photographs, engravings, and paintings as well as maps. Carolyn Phelan

Product Details

• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531200914
• ISBN-13: 978-0531200919
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,392,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alden Carter's thirty-year career includes publication of novels for young adults and adults, nonfiction books on a wide range of topics, and picture books for and about special needs children. Among numerous awards, his novels have been named six times to the American Library Association's list of Best Books of the Year. His adult novel of the Civil War, Bright Starry Banner, was awarded the prestigious John Esten Cooke Fiction Award. A popular speaker, he has given over 600 presentations in schools and at conferences for writers and educators. A former teacher and naval officer, he lives in Marshfield, Wisconsin, with his wife, Carol. They have two adult children: Brian, an architect, and Siri, a college student.