A History of US: War, Terrible War: 1855-1865 A History of US Book Six

Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text, A History of US weaves together exciting stories that bring American history to life. Hailed by reviewers, historians, educators, and parents for its exciting, thought-provoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a break-through tool in teaching history and critical reading skills to young people. In ten books that span from Prehistory to the 21st century, young people will never think of American history as boring again. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. A riveting, moving, and impossible to put down telling of the Civil War. Captures the passion and commitment of abolitionists and slave owners alike. Includes profiles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, John Brown, Harriet Tubman, and Jefferson Davis. Hakim presents an accurate and realistic narrative of our nation's history, appealing to all age groups Hundreds of photographs, illustrations, maps, and political cartoons, as well as a chronology and further reading. 176 pages.