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"Ain't yo' grandpappy's Civil War book!" claims author Carole Marsh. Seriously, she adds, "This series is devoted to enticing even the most reluctant, history-challenged elementary school student into being absolutely fascinated by the Civil War. No matter how 'fun' these books look (and they do!), our goal is to help students gain a vast array of knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of this incredible, and often incomprehensible, period of American history." Moreover, it's FUN TO READ. Civil War, fun—it can be done! Absolutely no "content warning" on this book, except BEWARE: You may not be able to put it down, kid!

THE BIG CIVIL WAR BOOK Similar to The Student's Civil War series, The Big Civil War Book uses an innovative approach to learning about historical events during the Civil War. The book is bursting at the seams with communication from some of the most important players in the war, and often uses current-day social media devices (like text messages, twitter, and emails between generals) and speedy stories, to create an easy-to-understand and interesting read for young students. Forget the dusty verbiage of traditional textbooks; The Big Civil War Book combines fun and funky graphic organization with concise but thorough information that kids need to understand history.

THE CIVIL WAR FIELD TRIP ACTIVITY BOOK The Civil War Field Trip Activity Book, from award-winning author Carole Marsh, makes school (and family) field trips even more interesting and educational! The book is filled with activities, including scavenger hunts, coded messages, word scrambles, matching problems, math problems, fill-in-the-blanks, and more! Kids can use it before or after visiting a Civil War site. It's great for grades 3-8.

WHO Were the Key Players in the Civil War? This book on "who" were the participants in the Civil War gives students a virtual chronological flood of not only the usual suspects of generals, presidents, and soldiers, but also the children, animals, mothers, spies, nurses, slaves, and others who were caught up in the events leading to war, during the war, and in its aftermath. Using either the actual dramatic words of participants, as well as invented dialogue, this fast-paced, free-flowing non-fiction graphic novel brings the war to vivid life for young readers.

WHAT Was the Civil War All About, Anyway? This book on basically "What the heck was the Civil War all about, anyway?" takes a unique approach of exploring "what" in bite-size, digestible, entertaining pieces. Instead of the rote, pat answers usually given in books for children, this book actually offers a more practical, thorough, intense look at how Americans got into this mess, and lets students—GASP!—draw their own conclusion. The author believes that kids have strong opinions about war, and are entitled to their own Monday morning quarterbacking as to what was good, bad, right, wrong, etc. regarding this war of brother against brother.

WHERE Did the Civil War Happen? This book on "where" the Civil War took place takes an innovative, far more understandable, approach with young readers as they explore the geography of the war from a cinemascopic look, as well as bird's eye views of America at the start of the war, the design and purpose of forts, earthworks, etc., the set-up of a battlefield, where soldiers were buried, and so much more. "Where" to a young reader is not all about geography, but more about making sense of place, whether that's along the Underground Railroad, or face-to-face on the skirmish line.

WHEN Did It Happen in the Civil War? This book on "when" the Civil War took place completely (and thankfully!) disregards the boring monotone of a strict chronology (YAWN!) and tackles the question of "when" through a clever ongoing monologue via GPS, telegram, bullhorn, text messages, cell phone calls, and other "of the era" as well as anachronistic communication tools. Yes, "when" can be a page-a-day kind of thing, or the horror of an endless battle, or the split second between the bullet and the body.

CIVIL WAR TRIVIA This book provides an accurate, fast-paced, fascinating (even flabbergasting!) look at how facts can tell a story of not just war, but human nature, invention, coincidence, the farfetched, the big, the small, the impossible, the "who'da thunk it?!" Yet another creative Gallopade way to tell the story that needs to be told, but with a constant flow of clever "hooks" and "gotchas" that keep kids reading and caring. Moreover, it's FUN TO READ. Civil War, fun—it can be done!

CIVIL WAR RESOURCE BOOK Civil War Resource Book includes battles, battlefields, diagrams, uniforms, insignia, how to make hardtack, a day in the life of a soldier, currency, equipment, artillery, 20 names for the civil war, music, reenactments, ships, subs, sites and more! This book includes a combination of funky, radical, text-based graphic novels awash in drama and commentary with speedy but thorough stories, all in first person, and often the words of an actual participant. Perfect for the upcoming 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and an excellent supplement resource to any Civil War studies.

150th Anniversary Civil War Teacher's Guide The 150th Anniversary Civil War Teacher's Guide corresponds with our Civil War Student Curriculum Workbook and our 6-book Civil War series. The Teacher's Guide includes discussion questions, activities, timelines and a glossary - ALL to help you in the classroom. The Teacher's Guide turns you into the expert-we've done all the research for you. An ideal start-to-finish tool for an awesome Civil War unit. By the time you finish with your studies, your classroom will evolve into a “virtual” Civil War landscape of learning.

The Student's Civil War: Student Curriculum Workbook This book is a “textbook” and “workbook” in one. Each student receives his/her own 48-page book that covers the pre-Civil War events through Reconstruction. Books use an interactive format that combines Civil War history and geography, reading, activities, civics, economics and more. Aligned to standards and effective at increasing student knowledge, skills and test grades. Great for grades 4-8. Already purchased the Student Workbook? CLICK HERE for the answer key!

The Student's Civil War Georgia Reproducible Activity Book The Georgia Reproducible Activity Book is a 30-page book filled with a Civil War Timeline, Civil War Glossary, word scrambles, crossword puzzle, true or false, word search, fill-in-the-blanks, and many other creative activities - all about Georgia's Civil War heritage!

CIVIL WAR TIMELINE This colorful Civil War Timeline shows an overview of events, important dates and pictures of important civil war generals. This Civil War Timeline of awesome achievements and events will stimulate students’ imagination to help them visualize important events in history!! The Timeline is over 8 feet long. Great for the classroom and hallways.

Civil War Map of Union & Confederate States Civil War Map of Union & Confederate States poster serves as a colorful visual reminder of the union and confederate states. This poster is ideal for classroom walls and school hallways. This poster is one out of 10 available. All posters are sold separately. Great for grades 4-8. This poster is 11” x 17” and printed on card stock. The poster can be used as a quick reference guide for your students. Civil War Map of Union & Confederate States poster shows which states were territories, union states, border states, confederate states and West Virginia. The poster explains why there are 13 stars on the federate flag but only 11 confederate states, gives the population of the North and South states, and shows which states were free states and slave states in 1861.

Key Civil War Battles Map Key Civil War Battles Map poster serves as a colorful visual reminder of highlights of important dates, events and short descriptions. This poster is ideal for classroom walls and school hallways. This poster is one out of 10 available. All posters are sold separately. Great for grades 4-8. This poster is 11” x 17” and printed on card stock. The poster can be used as a quick reference guide for your students. The Key Civil War Battles Map poster shows which states were free states and territories, slave states and undecided states. The poster also shows significant events that happened in each state from 1861 to 1865.

The Battle of Fort Sumter - "First Shot Fired in the Civil War" The Battle of Fort Sumter: “First Shot Fired in the Civil War” poster serves as a colorful visual reminder of why, when and where the Civil War started. This poster is ideal for classroom walls and school hallways. This poster is one out of 10 available. All posters are sold separately. Great for grades 4-8. This poster is 11” x 17” and printed on card stock. The poster can be used as a quick reference guide for your students. The Battle of Fort Sumter: “First Shot Fired in the Civil War” poster gives a war casserole recipe, provides the specifications of Ft. Sumter, gives the date of the first shot fired in the Civil War, shows a map of where Ft. Sumter is located and a short description on why the war started.

Civil War Battle at Manassas - "aka Battle of Bull Run" Civil War Battle at Manassas: “aka Battle of Bull Run” poster serves as a colorful visual reminder of where the battle took place, a short description of the first major battle on July 21, 1861, how General “Stonewall” Jackson got his nickname and why the Battle at Manassas is also called the Battle of Bull Run. This poster is ideal for classroom walls and school hallways. This poster is one out of 10 available. All posters are sold separately. Great for grades 4-8. This poster is 11” x 17” and printed on card stock. The poster can be used as a quick reference guide for your students.

Battle of Antietam - "Bloodiest Day of the Civil War" The Battle of Antietam: “Bloodiest Day of the Civil War” poster serves as a colorful visual reminder of highlights on September 17, 1862. Battle of Antietam: “Bloodiest Day of the Civil War” poster is ideal for classroom walls and school hallways. This poster is one out of 10 available. All posters are sold separately. Great for grades 4-8. The Battle of Antietam: “Bloodiest Day of the Civil War is 11” x 17” and printed on card stock. The poster can be used as a quick reference guide for your students. The poster tells how a union solider found the confederate battle plans wrapped around three cigars, the breakdown of the total casualties, a map of where Antietam, MD is located, the date and who won the battle.

Monitor and Merrimac - "Battle of the Ironclads" Monitor and Merrimac: “Battle of the Ironclads” poster serves as a colorful visual reminder of the battle of two ironclad warships. This poster is ideal for classroom walls and school hallways. This poster is one out of 10 available. All posters are sold separately. Great for grades 4-8. This poster is 11” x 17” and printed on card stock. The poster can be used as a quick reference guide for your students. The poster gives a short description of the Monitor and Merrimac warships. There is also a short description of the battle on March 9, 1862, who won and why ironclad ships became important.

Battle of Gettysburg - "Turning Point of the Civil War" Battle of Gettysburg: “Turning Point of the Civil War” poster serves as a colorful visual reminder of the turning point of the war on July 3, 1863. This poster is ideal for classroom walls and school hallways. This poster is one out of 10 available. All posters are sold separately. Great for grades 4-8. This poster is 11” x 17” and printed on card stock. The poster can be used as a quick reference guide for your students. Battle of Gettysburg: “Turning Point of the Civil War” poster shows a map where Gettysburg, PA is located, gives an excerpt of the Gettysburg Address by President Lincoln, gives a short description of the turning point and the number of casualties.

Sherman's Atlanta Campaign & March to the Sea Sherman's Atlanta Campaign and March to the Sea poster serves as a colorful visual reminder of the path that Sherman took from Chattanooga, TN to Atlanta, GA and the path Sherman took from Atlanta, GA to Savannah, GA in May of 1864. This poster is ideal for classroom walls and school hallways. This poster is one out of 10 available. All posters are sold separately. Great for grades 4-8. This poster is 11” x 17” and printed on card stock. The poster can be used as a quick reference guide for your students. The Sherman's Atlanta Campaign and March to the Sea poster gives a short description and a map of both events.

Surrender at Appomattox Court House Surrender at Appomattox Court House poster serves as a colorful visual reminder of highlights of the Lee’s surrender at the Appomattox Court House. This poster is ideal for classroom walls and school hallways. This poster is one out of 10 available. All posters are sold separately. Great for grades 4-8. This poster is 11” x 17” and printed on card stock. The poster can be used as a quick reference guide for your students. The Surrender at Appomattox Court House poster includes a map of where Appomattox is located, tells that two other battles were fought at Appomattox, VA, shows a picture of Lee surrendering at Appomattox Court House, shows a picture of Wilmer McLean’s house where General Lee and General Grant met, and gives a definition of reconstruction.

Union & Confederate Military Leaders of the Civil War This poster is 11” x 17” and printed on card stock. The poster can be used as a quick reference guide for your students. The key military leaders include Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, George McClellan, Robert E. Lee, Nathan Bedford Forrest and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. The Union & Confederate Military Leaders of the Civil War poster serves as a colorful visual reminder of the key military leaders. The Union & Confederate Military Leaders of the Civil War poster is ideal for classroom walls and school hallways. This poster is one out of 10 available. All posters are sold separately. Great for grades 4-8.

The American Civil War: When Brother Fought Brother No war is more frightening--or more deadly--than a war between the peoples of one country. The repercussions of the American Civil War are still rippling through time, affecting the history we're part of every day. Kids need to know the truth. What started it? Did it really end April of 1865? Kids will learn all of this a more--in terms they can understand--through activities, maps, trivia, timelines, and more.

The Mystery at Fort Sumter: First Shot Fired in the Civil War! Christina, Grant, Mimi and Papa go to Charleston, South Carolina in search of missing (and dead!) Aunt Lulu and learn about Fort Sumter and the first shots fired in the Civil War as they solve a mystery of mayhem during a rare winter blizzard.

Don’t Know Beans About… United States Civil War The Don't know beans about…U.S. Civil War game includes 60 questions cards and 60 answer cards. As each correct answer is given, players perform a fun task such as giving the closest person a high-five or hitting an imaginary baseball and shouting “Home run!”

The Blue and the Gray: The Civil War These innovative bulletin board sets make bulletin board creation easy for teachers and educational value high for students! Each new All-In-One bulletin board set includes more than 30 individual bulletin board pieces, 20 feet of attractive educational border, and an activity for students that involve making an item that teachers can put up as part of the bulletin board display! These bulletin boards are creative and colorful while also being highly educational and unique.