The Civil War for kids a history with 21 activities

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.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Herbert, Janis, 1956-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago : Chicago Review Press, Ã1999.
Edition:1st ed.
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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.