Great Civil War Projects: You Can Build Yourself
Related Books
Boycotts, Strikes, and Marches
Protests of the Civil Rights Era
In Boycotts, Strikes, and Marches: Protests of the Civil Rights Era, readers 12 through 15 explore five ground-breaking protests that took place during the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s.
$15.95 - $22.95
Comics
Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning with 25 Projects
Comics have a rich and varied history, beginning on the walls of caves and evolving to the sophisticated medium found on websites today. For a kid, comics can be more than entertainment. Comics can be a lifeline to another world, one in which everyone has the potential to become a superhero and children are welcome
$17.95 - $22.95
The Space Race
How the Cold War Put Humans on the Moon
What do you see when you look up at the night sky? The potential for amazing discoveries and scientific advancement? During the 1950s and 60s, some people also saw a place that needed to be claimed. In The Space Race: How the Cold War Put Humans on the Moon, middle school students will explore the bitter
$17.95 - $22.95
Rebels and Revolutions
Real Tales of Radical Change in America
Traitors. Agitators. Rabble-rousers. Throughout American history, people who work to radically change society have been criticized, arrested, and even killed. Rebels and Revolutions: Real Tales of Radical Change in America for ages 9 to 12 explores the lives of five firebrands who used muskets and marches, boycotts and lawsuits in their struggle for justice.
$9.95 - $19.95Reviews
The New York Times Book Review
". . . a fascinating gem of a book."
James McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom
"An interesting and creative book that should give pleasure as well as knowledge to many children."
Cobblestone Magazine
"Great Civil War Projects You Can Build Yourself does something unique."
Children's Literature Review
"An engaging means for children to learn about the Civil War."
School Library Journal
"Includes little-known facts that will interest children unfamiliar with the conflict and Civil War buffs alike . . . A useful resource for any Civil War curriculum."
Teacher Resources
Collections
Looking for more? Take a look at related books in these collections!
Detailed Book Description
From periscopes to homemade paper, uniforms to telegraphs, Great Civil War Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the Civil War era through hands-on building projects and activities using common household and craft store items. Detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for creating 25 Civil War projects, combined with historical background, facts and anecdotes, and biographies and trivia, give kids a hands-on way to experience the fascinating history of one of the most important eras in American history.
| Hardcover, $21.95 9781936749461 |
Paperback, $15.95 9781936749454 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Timeline & Important People
Introduction
On the Battlefield
Bands and Music
Photography
Flags of the Civil War
Ironclad Ships
Lean-To Shelter
Steamboats and Hospital Ships
Periscopes
Soldiers’ Food
Telegraphs and Morse Code
Signal Flags
Uniforms
On the Homefront
Berry Ink and Homemade Paper
Civil War Quilts
Civil War Dolls
Civilian Food
Civil War Fashion
Popular Music
The Underground Railroad
Glossary
Resources
Index