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History The American Civil War for Kids: True Stories of Battles, Soldiers, Slavery, and a Nation Divided - Ages 8-12
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Series: History Basic for Kids, Book 10
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ISBN10: 3690832543
ISBN13: 9783690832540
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: May 24 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9783690832540
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: May 24 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What really tore America apart - and how a divided nation found its way back together? This engaging nonfiction guide walks young readers through one of the most dramatic chapters in United States history, from the simmering tensions that sparked the conflict to the long struggle to rebuild a nation after the guns fell silent. Inside, your child will discover:
- Why the North and South went to war - and what each side was fighting for
- How real soldiers lived, fought, and survived on both sides of the battlefield
- The story behind the Emancipation Proclamation and what it meant for enslaved people
- Key turning points including Gettysburg and the campaigns of 1863-1865
- The courageous experiences of enslaved men, women, and children during the war
- Surprising military inventions that changed warfare forever
- What Reconstruction was, why it mattered, and how its legacy shapes America today
- Clear, age-appropriate language that makes complex events easy to understand
Who is this for?
Written for readers ages 8-12, this title is ideal for curious kids, classroom readers, and homeschool families studying U.S. history in grades 3 through 6. Parents looking for a thorough yet accessible introduction to the Civil War era will find this a strong addition to any home library or school curriculum. Each chapter builds on the last, turning a sweeping historical event into a story children will actually want to read - not just skim for a report. Add it to your cart today and give your young reader a front-row seat to the events that defined America.
Written for readers ages 8-12, this title is ideal for curious kids, classroom readers, and homeschool families studying U.S. history in grades 3 through 6. Parents looking for a thorough yet accessible introduction to the Civil War era will find this a strong addition to any home library or school curriculum. Each chapter builds on the last, turning a sweeping historical event into a story children will actually want to read - not just skim for a report. Add it to your cart today and give your young reader a front-row seat to the events that defined America.
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