Civil War (A Library of Congress Book)
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (563 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0064462641 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. He is the author of five other Library of Congress Books: Pioneers, Cowboys, Immigrants, Presidents, and Civil War. Mr. Sandler and his wife, Carol, live in Massachusetts. Martin W. He has been nominated twice for the Pulitzer Prize, and is one of America's most respected television producers, with five Emmy Awards
Disappointed! Pictures were CUT out of the book! Disappointed!. Lawrance Bernabo said Lots of Civil War illustrations from the Library of Congress. There are a lot of books on the Civil War and the appeal of this particular one is that it presents over 100 photographs and illustrations from the Library of Congress to bring that period of American history to life for young readers. Starting with illustrations of the industrial North and the agrarian So. A Customer said You Must Get This Book!. This is my favorite book ever about the Civil War for young people. It has the flavor and look of Ken Burns' PBS series, and it is readable and enjoyable for all ages. I love it!
From School Library Journal Grade 5-8-These album-style offerings combine minimal texts, quotations, and poetry with numerous black-and-white and full-color photographs and reproductions. Also, there are no maps. Sections about battles are randomly mixed with those about wartime communication and medical care. The author is successful at capturing the exuberant "anything is possible" attitude that so characterized the era. Concentrating on the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it is arranged thematically, with sections on famous inventors, transportation, communication, a
Sandler's Civil War includes an author's note, index, and over one hundred vintage posters, paintings, and photographs from the Library of Congress archives. Martin W. 1997 Notable Children's Trade Book in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC). Witness the scenes and encounter the words of those caught up in a nation at war with itself. From terrible land combat to fierce battles at sea, from mothers losing sons to brothers fighting brothers, the Civil War was a conflict that profoundly affected all that it touched and changed our nation forever. During the years 1861–1865, America was a nation torn apart by war. Supports the Common Core State Standards.