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

Explores the Battle of Gettysburg of the US Civil 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.

Jemmy is a farm boy from San Antonio, Texas who loves the family mules and has no interest in adventure or going to war. Raul is the nephew of a prosperous Socorro, New Mexico merchant and wants to become rich and powerful like his uncle. Two boys from different cultures, one a Texan, one a New Mexican, get caught up on opposite sides of the US Civil War as Confederate General Henry Sibley invades New Mexico territory.

In the 1860s, an issue that had divided the United States for decades reached a boiling point. The issue was slavery, and the election of Abraham Lincoln, who was against slavery's expansion, sparked the nation's bloodiest war to date. This compelling title explains the conflicting viewpoints that led to the Civil War and its key events with language that is accessible and engaging to struggling readers. Young historians will learn about the Civil...

In 1861 the United States was at a crossroads. People in the Southern states believed that Northerners were trying to change their way of life. People in the North were upset that Southerners wanted to govern themselves. The issue of slavery was caught in the middle. As the events of the Civil War unfolded, each side fought for what they believed in.

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.

Polly was, used to people coming and going at her house, at all times of the night, because her family ran, an Underground Railroad station. Strangely, tonight there was more noise than usual, and Mother said noise was the enemy. That night in June 1857, Mother called urgently for Polly to get down to the secret room and bring water with her. When Polly was able to get the heavy sloshing bucket down the narrow stairs, she saw Mother kneeling by a...

The years after the Civil War were a time of big changes in America, especially in southern states such as Texas. In this book, the successes and failures of the Reconstruction in Texas are detailed through comprehensive text as well interesting sidebars and helpful graphic organizers. Readers discover the struggles of former slaves, the animosity between the North and South, and the way both of those factors impacted Texas. Along the way, their comprehension...

The Gettysburg Address is one of the most influential speeches in our history, written by Abraham Lincoln at a crucial period in his presidency and in United States history. Caldecott Honoree and Newbery Medalist James Daugherty's pictorial interpretation of President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech, the Gettysburg Address, was originally published by Albert Whitman in 1947. This book is available again in a fresh new edition just in time for the...