This book examines the causes, circumstances, and effects of the Civil War through the eyes of generals, soldiers, and civilians.

Explores the Battle of Little Bighorn of the Great Sioux War. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

The Battle of the Alamo is one of the most important moments in United States history. Everything changed after March 6, 1836, when a small force of brave Texans fought more than 1,000 Mexican soldiers. It led to independence for Texas and expansion for the U.S. Americans remember the Alamo as a symbol of fierce determination and the struggle for freedom.

What was the Missouri Compromise? What were its significant contributions to American history? What lessons were learned after effects of the Missouri Compromise were felt? There is a lot to learn from this history book for fifth graders. Aside from technical definitions, the contents of the book will also brush on the expansion of slavery and threats to national unity. Read this book now!

The American Civil War affected more than just the soldiers on the battlefield-families, businesses, and schools all felt the influence of the terrible conflict. Using a variety of perspectives to introduce readers to a country at war, this volume will engage readers while providing essential, factual information. Readers will discover this often-overlooked side of war, including cities and farms, and the lives of those on the Union and those on the...

Tennessee, 1862. Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Edwards hates her personal slave, Anna. Elizabeth has never given much thought to the plight of the slaves on her father's plantation; instead, she focuses on pretty dresses and horses, and dreams of the young man she wants to marry. But Elizabeth's world collapses when she is told she must marry her cousin to keep the plantation in the family. Elizabeth takes out her anger on Anna, who finally snaps and...

The Civil War was one of the darkest times in the history of the United States. From the new nation's very beginning, slavery was a battle between the country's economy and its morality. The "slavery question" was argued in courts, in Congress, in homes, in newspapers, and eventually on the battlefield. Through this striking volume, readers will come to understand the powerful statements that drove a country into war. Through simple, accessible text...

Understanding slave states and free states is important in understanding the period of time surrounding the Civil War. The Missouri Compromise also played a key role in this time period. Readers of this informative book will gain invaluable knowledge on these topics. Accounts of specific moments and events help readers understand how these things helped lead to the Civil War. Important lessons from key social studies curriculum are reinforced through...

Thirteen-year-old Martha Bartlett insists on being a part of the Underground Railroad rescue to bring her brother Jake back home to their abolitionist community in Connecticut. It's 1860 and though African-Americans and mixed-race peoples in the north are supposed to be free, seven-year-old Jake, the orphan of a fugitive slave, is kidnapped by his "owner" and taken south to Maryland. Jake is what we'd now describe as on the autism spectrum, and Martha...

In the early years of America, there were a lot of situations that are frowned upon in today's societies. There were divisions in classes and unjust decisions that caused significant retaliation from victims. Read this book to learn about the civil rights moments - what they were and why they happened. Learn from reading.