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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| Language: | English |
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Chicago :
Chicago Review Press,
Ã1999.
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| 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.
