civil war, 1861-1865

"America's 18th president was, and still is, well known for his efforts leading the North to victory during the American Civil War. But many stories surrounding Grant aren't actually true. For example, is it true that Grant was arrested for speeding in a horse-drawn carriage? Is it true that his middle name is actually Simpson? Readers will find the answers to these questions inside this detailed guide to Grant's life. The at-level text is paired with primary sources and a timeline of Grant's life to help make this book an immersive read"--.

During the Civil War, a twelve-year-old Bowery Boy from New York City joins the Union Army as a drummer, deserts during a battle in Virginia, and encounters a hostile old mountain woman.

Looks at the contributions of the Massachusetts 54th Colored Infantry during the American Civil War, and includes profiles of such figures as Lewis and Charles Douglass, Luis Emilio, and James Gooding.

Chronicles the frienship of Pink, a fifteen-year-old African-American Union soldier, and Say, his poor white comrade, as one nurses the other back to health from a battle wound and the two of them are imprisoned at Andersonville. Based on a true story.

A biography of Anna Blair Etheridge, a nurse during the Civil War, from childhood through her four years of service with the army of the Potomac.

Presents a brief depiction of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in July, 1863; and describes major Union and Confederate generals as well as details of the fight.

An exploration of the roles of African-Americans during the Civil War that describes how free blacks and ex-slaves volunteered to fight in over four hundred battles, despite prejudices and unfair treatment.

Discusses various aspects of the American Civil War, covering slavery, abolitionism, secession, politics, and details of the land and naval war, including specific battles and military and non-military leaders, and examines the Reconstruction era.

Contains a collection of primary source documents, newspaper articles, editorials, and cartoons that discuss the opinions and stories of major events of the Civil War including Southern secession, Fort Sumter, Emancipation Proclamation, major campaigns, and the assassination of President Lincoln.

A biography of Ulysses S. Grant, one of America's greatest generals and most misunderstood presidents.