civil war

President Lincoln outlawed slavery. And the governor of Massachusetts began recruiting black soldiers. They formed the 54th Massachusetts regiment. At first, few people believed that they would make good soldiers. But the brave 54th defeated their enemies in battle. They did it time and again-proving everyone wrong.

Mathew Brady Records the Civil War considers the work of Mathew Brady as he and the employees of his studio photographed the battles and participants of the American Civil War. Using many stunning, full-page photos, it examines Brady's role in preserving this critical moment in American history and shaping the future of war photography. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

A multimedia resource focusing on Abraham Lincoln. From his formative years, to his transormative effect on American democracy, the essential elements of Lincoln's achievement are brought to life with primary sources and expert commentary from the best scholars in the field.

While Martin Hasford is away fighting with the Confederate army, his wife, fifteen-year-old son, and seventeen-year -old daughter must face many hardships.

A companion reader to the Civil War with the words of participants describing the battlefield scenes, acts of heroism, and horror.

Contains rare removable documents, memorabilia, and and audio cd with over 70 minutes of readings of contemporary letters, diaries, and documents.

Photos, oils, sketches, and engravings document the war, the struggles on the home front, the military men, statesmen, heroes, and those behind the scenes during the war.

After the Civil War sweeps away the luxurious life to which she has been accustomed, Scarlett O'Hara sets about salvaging her plantation home.

"A Bison book." Text, maps, and photographs describe the Civil War from the first guns fired at Fort Sumter to the surrender of the South.