Bibliograph

The Civil War for kids, a history with 21 activities, Janis Herbert

Type

Label

The Civil War for kids, a history with 21 activities, Janis Herbert

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 142) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Civil War for kids

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

41076178

Responsibility statement

Janis Herbert

Sub title

a history with 21 activities

Summary

Teaches about the Civil War from the secession debates to Appomattox, by means of activities like making butternut dye, decoding wigwag, and baking hardtack. Includes a resource section with a glossary and pertinent web sites

Table Of Contents

Timeline -- To war!: A North star safe quilt -- Create a code -- A Soldier's uniform -- Drill, drill, drill: Drill exercises -- A Coffee can drum -- Battles west and east -- Camp life: Berry ink -- Play the bones -- Fighting for freedom: Acting out Antietam -- Signaling with wigwag -- In deep water -- Behind the battle lines: A Housewife sewing kit -- Homemade butternut dye -- The Union struggles: A Rebel yell contest -- Playing general -- On the march: Build a lean-to shelter -- Homemade hardtack -- The Confederacy falters -- Hardships of war: A Makeshift stretcher -- Battlefield bandages -- A River of blood and a battle above the clouds -- Chronicles of the war: Woodcut prints -- Tell a story with pictures -- Flanking south -- Taps -- Scouting for Civil War veterans -- Glossary -- A Guide to officers -- Resources

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification