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The Civil War for Kids. A History with 21 Activities.
Janis Herbert
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Description for The Civil War for Kids. A History with 21 Activities.
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 281 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 542.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Chicago Review Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9781556523557
SKU
V9781556523557
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Janis Herbert
Janis Herbert is the author of Leonardo da Vinci for Kids, The Civil War for Kids, Lewis and Clark for Kids, and Marco Polo for Kids. She lives in Oak Park, Illinois.
Reviews for The Civil War for Kids. A History with 21 Activities.
"Offers students a crash course on a subject that has spawned countless books and movies, and it's fun as well as informative."
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