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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Takes readers on a historical journey with 12 engaging chapters about the Civil War. With colorful spreads featuring the war's critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline, the book provides a holistic view of the event.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Twelve-year-old Charlie O'Leary signs aboard the USS Varuna as it steams its way toward the mouth of the Mississippi River to fight the Confederate Navy ... Charlie hopes to find his brother Johnny among the Varuna's fleet. But will their ships survive the awesome Battle of New Orleans?"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
With thousands of men off fighting in the Civil War, the government hired women and girls--some as young as ten--to make millions of rounds of ammunition. Poor immigrant girls and widows paid the price for carelessness at three major arsenals. Many of these workers were killed, blown up and burned beyond recognition.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
While dealing with her parents' separation and her best friend's distance, Amanda is able to work out some of her anxiety through her fifth-grade project--writing a diary from the point of view of a ten-year-old girl whose brothers fight on opposite sides in the Civil War.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
In 1864 twelve-year-old former slave Charlotte is lucky enough to live on a plantation near Richmond, Virginia, owned by a Miss Van Lew, who hates slavery, and when Charlotte overhears a conversation she realizes that her mistress is gathering information and passing it on to the Union army; Charlotte is eager to help, (especially since her own cousin, Mary, is involved) but her enthusiasm may endanger them all--or help free 400 Union soldiers who...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
In late 1862, young James of Murfreesboro is a proud Southerner who takes on the responsibility of providing for his newly widowed mother and younger sister by working for his neighbor alongside the field slave Eli--an experience that calls into question many of his cherished beliefs about slavery and the War.
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Big Bad Ironclad! covers the history of the amazing ironclad steam warships used in the Civil War. From the ship's inventor, who had a history of blowing things up and only 100 days to complete his project, to the mischievous William Cushing, who pranked his way through the whole war, this book is filled with surprisingly true facts and funny, brave characters that modern readers will easily relate to"--Publisher's web site.
Author
Series
Boys of wartime volume 2
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
In 1863, twelve-year-old Will, who longs to be a drummer in the Union army, is stuck in his sleepy hometown of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, but when the Union and Confederate armies meet right there in his town, he and his family are caught up in the fight. Includes historical notes, glossary, and a timeline of events.
16) Tennessee Rose
Author
Series
Horse diaries volume 9
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Although raised on a Southern plantation and owned by a Confederate officer, a Tennessee walking horse helps a slave during the Civil War.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
In her diary a ten-year-old girl writes about her family's experiences living in Washington, D.C., in 1864-5, during which time the Civil War comes to an end and President Lincoln is assassinated.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
When the Civil War began in April of 1861, both the Union and Confederacy entered the conflict with excitement. Each side expected to quickly defeat the other side in a short, glorious batter. Sixteen months later, the realities of war had shocked both sides. By the fall of 1862, both sides were badly battered.
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Having Poppa home fills Addy's heart with happiness, and moving to a boarding house brings a new special friend--one who encourages Addy to always stay hopeful for the future. Then Addy enjoys the victory of having her idea chosen for a fair fundraiser, where a friendship is born, and the answer to a riddle brings a wonderful surprise. But will the rest of Addy's family be reunited before the New Year?
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