civil war, 1861-1865

"A deeply-researched, dramatic, and character-driven narrative account of the violent struggle between Union and Confederate forces to claim the American West during the Civil War"--.

An introduction to the Civil War battle of Morris Island, South Carolina, during which Sergeant William H. Carney became the first African American to earn a Congressional Medal of Honor by preserving the flag.

Discusses fifty subjects related to Civil War history.

"Tells the story of . . . Georgeanna Woolsey, a Union nurse during the Civil War whose calling leads her to cross paths with Jemma, a young enslaved girl who is sold off and conscripted into the army, and Anne-May Wilson, a Southern plantation mistress whose husband enlists"--Provided by publisher.

Gives readers a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look into how Cold War spies gathered information for the United States and the Soviet Union. Learn about the tools that daring spies used during this conflict, and how spies such as Oleg Penkovsky and Martha Peterson risked their lives to unearth another country's secrets. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

"Civil War, 1863. Virginia. Union soldiers Colonel Thomas Rose and Major A. G. Hamilton were captured by the Confederate Army and taken to Libby Prison--one of the most horrific prisons ever run. Few ever made it out of the overcrowded, vermin-infested prison alive. But neither fear, nor darkness, nor squealing rats could keep Rose and Hamilton from freedom. They and other POWs would fight against the odds to attempt the largest prison escape in American history"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . study examines the truth behind the myths and misconceptions that defined the American Civil War, as portrayed through the popular literary works of the time. This book outlines . . . events and developments and provides context for the historical period and work, aligns with Common Core standards in English language arts and social studies, discusses six major writers of the Civil War Era, [and] gives readers insight into how literature and other art forms reflect the social conditions and are inspired by events of the time"--Provided by publisher.

Presents Stephen Crane's classic novel "The Red Badge of Courage," about a young Civil War soldier, Henry Fleming, whose dreams of honor and patriotism are shattered when he flees the field during the battle.