1861-1865, civil war

A collection of poems that look at African American performers before and after the Civil War up to World War One.

A biography of General Robert E. Lee, who led the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.

Beginning in 1861, the battles of the Civil War resulted in sacrifice, bloodshed, and heroism. During the first two years of the war, Southern troops won many victories, but their fortune changed at Gettysburg and Vicksburg when Northern forces began to defeat the South. It is estimated that over 10,000 engagements were fought, with the Union forces finally declaring a victory in 1865.

"Her marriage prospects limited, teenage Varina Howell agrees to wed the much-older widower Jefferson Davis, with whom she expects the secure life of a Mississippi landowner. Davis instead pursues a career in politics and is eventually appointed president of the Confederacy, placing Varina at the white-hot center of one of the darkest moments in American history"--Provided by publisher.

With their mother dead and their home burned, a thirteen-year-old boy and his little sister set out across Virginia in search of relatives during the final days of the Civil War.

Seventh grader Oliver, a Civil War buff and weekend reenactor, is partnered with two misfits--Ella, who is on the verge of failing all her classes, and Kevin, who is Oliver's lunch companion--to create a documentary about the wartime experience of a Civil War contemporary, and while they conduct research in local historical societies, collaborate on a script, and edit the film, they discover secrets about their Pennsylvania soldier and learn how to be friends with each other.

Examines the technology used by both Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War. Introduces readers to different kinds of artillery as well as explaining the use of the hot air balloon during the war.

Discusses the role President Abraham Lincoln played in the Civil War.

An exploration of the Civil War, covering causes, battles, significant individuals, and more.

Describes the hardships of life as a soldier in the Civil War, including the living conditions, travel, battles, and weapons.