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The Civil War A to Z: A Young Readers' Guide to over 100 People, Places, and Points of Importance
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by:
Bolotin, Norman
Bolotin, Norm
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Publisher:
Dutton Children's Books
Published: August 1, 2002
ISBN: 0525462686
Format:Reading level
Pages:148
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Book Description
From School Library Journal
Grade 5-8 This well-written resource contains biographies of key people, information on major battles, and a general introduction to the era. The alphabetically arranged entries are easy to understand, covering all the
important issues, and the black-and-white photos and reproductions add immensely to the text. Even readers familiar with the era will find fresh facts here. The personal profiles use small anecdotes to illustrate the individual's character. For example,
the entry on George Pickett talks about the depression that plagued him for the rest of his life after the Battle of Gettysburg. One small flaw is that the "see" references are often not circular. The article on John Ericsson leads readers to one on the
Monitor and Merrimack; however, that article is not linked back to the one on Ericsson. The same is true of the articles on Stephen Douglas and the Lincoln-Douglas Debates. Nevertheless, this is a wonderful introduction for readers unfamiliar with the
subject, and will be especially useful for reports. -Elizabeth M. Reardon, McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description:
Containing more than 130 entries of the most important people,
places, and events of the Civil War, this handy reference book is great for browsing and is also a compact introduction to the Civil War and to mid-nineteenth-century America. Designed especially for children in upper-elementary and early junior-high
grades, each cogent entry is self-contained and full of vivid lore. Organized alphabetically, the entries cover many facets of the war-including slavery, Abraham Lincoln's role as president, nursing, generals, battles, and the home front. Chock-full of
historical photographs, drawings, and maps, this entertaining guide is an invaluable companion to any study of the Civil War.
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