Great Civil War Projects: You Can Build Yourself
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". . . a fascinating gem of a book."
James McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom
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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