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...

In 1807, it became illegal to import slaves to the United States. However, that didn't put a stop to slavery in the South. While slavery wasn't the only cause of the Civil War, it certainly was a big factor. Readers learn more about why the war started with detailed accounts of the abolitionist movement and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Among other key events, this book features in-depth information budding historians are looking for, questions and comments...

Readers will discover interesting facts on the plans of attack used during the Civil war. Exciting illustrations of both battle and weapons will draw in readers while they encounter questions and sidebars that encourage them to use critical thinking skills. Readers find in-depth information about the actual fighting of the Civil War, including guerrilla warfare on land and bloody battles fought at sea, that will support and expand their knowledge...