The American Civil War

Readers are given a broad introduction to the American Civil War, from the action on the battlefields to the economic and political background and the war's impact on civilian life. Each book considers a particular aspect of the war, providing reliable, accurate information that reflects the most current research. A framework of insightful boxed insets helps readers interpret the information on each page, sometimes explaining difficult words or concepts, sometimes asking open questions...
More Description

Readers are given a broad introduction to the American Civil War, from the action on the battlefields to the economic and political background and the war's impact on civilian life. Each book considers a particular aspect of the war, providing reliable, accurate information that reflects the most current research. A framework of insightful boxed insets helps readers interpret the information on each page, sometimes explaining difficult words or concepts, sometimes asking open questions that prompt the reader to think about an individual's motives or the consequences of a particular decision. Each chapter concludes with a "Right Answer" inset, which asks a question based on the chapter and explores the possible answers in a series of brief pro and con points. Combining both solid historical facts and opportunities for critical thinking and logical argument, this series is a must for any collection. * Content correlates to social studies curriculum * Sidebars and boxed insets provide additional learning opportunities * Callouts refer readers to interesting parallels elsewhere in the book * "Right Answer" feature helps develop critical thinking skills * Glossary, Index, and sources for further information