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The Civil War for Kids: A History with 21 Activities

By Janis Herbert

Book information

Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Year
1999
ISBN
9781613741535, 1556523556, 9781556523557
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
19 MB (19551838 bytes)
Series
For Kids
Pages
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Time added
2023-01-19 22:53:15
History; Juvenile Nonfiction; JNF025130

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.

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