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Shipwreck search Shipwreck search Sally M. Walker What a discovery! Deep under the Atlantic Ocean, divers found a shipwreck like no other. It was the H. L. Hunley, a submarine that had sunk during the Civil War! A team of scientists from all over th… OL15024348W
The Civil War, 1861-1863 The Civil War, 1861-1863 Rebecca Stefoff Presents information on some of the causes of the Civil War, the battles fought between 1861 and 1863, and the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. OL15036138W
The Civil War and Reconstruction The Civil War and Reconstruction Rebecca Stefoff Discusses the Civil War and Reconstruction and their effects on the nation and on Black Americans in particular. OL15036139W
The Civil War, 1861-1865 The Civil War, 1861-1865 Ian Westwell "In a time line format, describes the causes leading up to the Civil War, events and battles during the war, and the aftermath of the war. Includes primary source quotes"--Provided by publisher. OL15297511W
The silent witness The silent witness Robin Friedman Four-year-old Lula McLean lived on a plantation overlooking Bull Run Creek. There her family grew wheat, corn, and oats. In July 1861, troops fighting in the newly begun Civil War arrived on the McLe… OL15802923W
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Billy Aronson "Provides comprehensive information on President Abraham Lincoln and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--… OL15986458W
The Andersonville Prison Civil War crimes trial The Andersonville Prison Civil War crimes trial Susan Banfield Examines the war crimes trial, in which Henry Wirz, the Confederate officer in charge of Andersonville Prison camp was accused of allowing the prisoners to be deliberately abused and neglected. OL1848299W
Civil War spies Civil War spies Tim O'Shei "Discusses the history of spying during the Civil War"--Provided by publisher. OL1943000W
A History of US-All the People 1945-1996 #10 A History of US-All the People 1945-1996 #10 Joy Hakim Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. In the years after WWII, America became the worlds greatest power. All the … OL1965051W
Guts & glory Guts & glory Ben Thompson An educational collection of amazing-but-true facts about the Civil War shares accounts of such events as female spies fighting for the Rebel cause, cavalry rides in enemy territory, and the reelecti… OL19989246W
Battle lines Battle lines Ari Kelman "A graphic history of the Civil War, told through everyday objects"-- OL20000737W
Black Civil War Soldiers Black Civil War Soldiers Susan K. Baumann Discusses the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the first Civil War units made up of African American soldiers. OL22643712W
The attack on Fort Sumter The attack on Fort Sumter Charlie Samuels "The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in 1861 marked the beginning of the American Civil War. Federal troops eventually surrendered after 36 hours of open fire. The controversial election of Abraham… OL22644863W
Civil War spies Civil War spies Michael E. Goodman "A historical account of espionage during the American Civil War, including famous spies such as Elizabeth Van Lew, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict"-- OL23212726W
Civil War state troops Civil War state troops Philip R. N. Katcher Looks at the various army uniforms of each state during the Civil War. OL2401948W
Lincoln tells a joke Lincoln tells a joke Kathleen Krull,Paul Brewer A biography of one of America's greatest presidents, focusing on his use of wit and humor, and his love of language. OL441797W
Civil War Civil War John E. Stanchak,John Stanchak,John Stanchak Discover the war that turned brother against brother - from the birth of the Confederacy to Reconstruction.Here is a dramatic, photo-filled guide to the war that split the Union. Eyewitness Civil War… OL502010W
The Lincolns The Lincolns Cass R. Sandak Examines the family life and political career of Abraham Lincoln with emphasis on his relationship with his wife. OL504184W
The assault on Fort Wagner The assault on Fort Wagner Wendy Vierow Provides an overview of the role of African American soldiers in the Civil War, focusing on the establishment of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment and their role in the attack on Fort Wagner on Morris … OL5951190W
The Massachusetts 54th The Massachusetts 54th Gina DeAngelis Explains the events leading up to the formation of the Massachusetts 54th, a regiment of free blacks, and its participation in the Civil War. Sidebars include quotations from leaders of the time and … OL66685W
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