gettysburg, battle of, gettysburg, pa., 1863

The events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg did not look the same to everyone involved. Step back in time and into the shoes of a Confederate soldier, a Union soldier, and a woman merchant near the battle as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event.

"See the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes Alfred Waud, a special artist and war correspondent whose depiction of Pickett's Charge is thought to be the only visual account by an eyewitness. A story of extreme risk, strife, and the search for truth, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the crucial Civil War battle"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at the Civil War battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in July, 1863.

"The events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg did not look the same to everyone involved--understanding depends on perspective . . . Readers will come to understand different viewpoints by learning the context, significance, and details of the Civil War battle through the eyes of three different people, while engaging with text through questions sparking critical thinking"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania, describing the memorials, what the battle was about and more.

In 1863, child slave Thomas and his sister Birdie journey north and meet up with Union soldiers who have orders to fight at Gettysburg.

Examines the events of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in 1863.

Sixteen-year-old twins Susanne and Stephen leave their Gettysburg farm, one as a nurse and the other as a Union soldier, little knowing that their hometown will soon become the focus of the Civil War.

Provides an account of the Civil War's Gettysburg Campaign and the events that preceded the three-day battle, and includes maps.

"Describes the Siege of Vicksburg and the Battle of Gettysburg, including Pickett's Charge, that turned the tide of the American Civil War"--Provided by publisher.