The Civil War for Kids

Author: Janis Herbert
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1613741537
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
History explodes in this activity guide spanning the turmoil preceding secession, the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the fierce battles on land and sea, and finally the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Making butternut dye for a Rebel uniform, learning drills and signals with flags, decoding wigwag, baking hardtack, reenacting battles, and making a medicine kit bring this pivotal period in our nation's history to life. Fascinating sidebars tell of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad, the adventures of nine-year-old drummer boy Johnny Clem, animal mascots who traveled with the troops, and friendships between enemies. The resource section includes short biographies of important figures from both sides of the war, listings of Civil War sites across the country, pertinent websites, glossary, and an index.

Civil War For Kids: A Children's History Book About The Civil War

Author: Bold Kids
Publisher: FASTLANE LLC
ISBN: 1641932988
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29

Book Description
The Civil War was one of the bloodiest wars on American soil, and there was a lot t it. Teaching your child about this historical time period is important, and they’ll be able to learn all about this through some amazing facts. Pick up a copy today, and teach your child about this historical time period.

Spies in the Civil War for Kids

Author: Daniel Lewer
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1638071888
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
This history book for kids provides a unique look into the Civil War through explorations of cunning plots, inventive gadgets, and clever disguises that are fascinating! Send spy-enthusiasts, ages 8 to 12, behind enemy lines with top-secret Civil War history. Filled with exciting stories about the brave men and women who fought in the war, the secretive tales of spies are a great place to start. When it comes to getting kids interested in history, this book goes above and beyond with: A complete overview—This book teaches kids about the Civil War and the many spies that played key roles in the conflict. Spy tools—Kids will discover the unbelievable ways spies outsmarted their enemies with boiled eggs, fake cannons, and signal flags. Illustrated history—Awesome full-color drawings of historical moments, spy gadgets, battle maps, and more keep kids engaged. Show kids how fun learning about US history can be with Spies in the Civil War for Kids!

Civil War Kids 150

Author: Garry Adelman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762786213
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
The Civil War lasted four years, cost 600,000 lives, and happened under our very feet. Today, 150 years after it began, the Civil War is still a topic of extreme interest for history buffs and school children alike. In fact, few historical events are so consistently taught and dissected in today’s school programs as this great war. The Civil War Kids 150: An Essential To-Do List aims to involve kids in Civil War activities during the sesquicentennial anniversary of this historical event. Aimed at children age eight to twelve, the book will cover fifty interactive activities that kids can do to remember the war and honor those who fought in it. Activities are written for and aimed specifically at kids in this age group with simple language, fun instruction, and interesting sidebars further explaining the events, and will include entries broken out by activity. These include baking a batch of hard tack, matching up Civil War mascots, making signal flags, playing a drum or a fife, making your own map, and more.

The Children's Civil War

Author: James Alan Marten
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 9780807849040
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
The Children's Civil War is an exploration of childhood during our nation's greatest crisis. James Marten describes how the war changed the literature and schoolbooks published for children, how it affected children's relationships with absent fathers and brothers, how the responsibilities forced on northern and especially southern youngsters shortened their childhoods, and how the death and destruction that tore the country apart often cut down children as well as adults.

A Kid's Life During the American Civil War

Author: Sarah Machajewski
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 149940008X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
Important moments in history are often defined by major events. But sometimes the best way to learn about historical events is to learn about the kids who grew up during that time. This age-appropriate, non-fiction text presents facts about the Civil War through the story of a boy named John, whose life was greatly affected by the war’s events. Readers will learn about Civil War-era clothes, schools, and the differences of life in the North and South. Primary sources, fact boxes. a glossary, and index provide further opportunities for learning.

Slavery and the Civil War

Author: Elliott Smith
Publisher: Lerner Publications TM
ISBN: 1728452333
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing and winning freedom. Read WokeTM Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

The History of the Civil War for Kids

Author: Kidcaps
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781621073888
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Book Description
It's hard to imagine America ever faced times so hard, but in this book, just for kids, you'll find out what happened and what it was like to be a kid during these times.

Abraham Lincoln for Kids

Author: Janis Herbert
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1613740255
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved presidents of all time, this illuminating activity book tells the rich story of Abraham Lincoln’s life and details the events of his era. Highlighting Lincoln’s warm, generous spirit and impressive intellect, the guide teaches children about his fascinating life story, his struggles at the onset of the Civil War, and his relevance in today’s world. Activities include delivering a speech, holding a debate, drawing political cartoons, and making a stovepipe hat or miniature Mississippi River flatboat. Lively sidebars, abundant photographs and illustrations, and fun projects help to kick the dust off old Honest Abe. Also included are selections from some of Lincoln’s most famous speeches and documents, as well as a resource section of Web sites to explore and sites to visit, making this a comprehensive Lincoln biography for young readers.

Children of the Greek Civil War

Author: Loring M. Danforth
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226135985
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
At the height of the Greek Civil War in 1948, 38,000 children were evacuated from their homes in the mountains of northern Greece and relocated to orphanages and children's homes. This book analyses the evacuation, which remains a controversial issue within Greek society.