Great Battles for Boys
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Great Battles for Boys

By Joe Giorello

Explore the Civil War's pivotal battles and strategies that shaped history.

4.5/5 Goodreads · 123 ratings
273 pages
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Dive into the Civil War's fiercest battles, from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Discover the tactics and leaders like Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant that defined this deadly conflict. Will young readers uncover the secrets behind these historic clashes and the strategies that led to victory or defeat? With vivid photographs and gripping narratives, history leaps off the page, capturing even the most reluctant reader's attention. What made Lee a genius despite his loss, and how did Grant's relentless tactics change the war's course? Uncover the answers in this thrilling journey through America's past.

From the publisher

Unforgettable History! Great Battles for Boys is the bestselling history series that sends young readers “into the fight.” Boys learn about the military leaders, weapons, and strategies that won–or lost–history’s most important military battles.Want Boys to Read Books? Give them books they WANT to read!History leaps off the page through historic photographs, maps, and short, powerful chapters. Great Battles for Boys will capture the attention of even reluctant readers. The American Civil WarMore Americans died in this war than all other wars combined–more than 600,000 soldiers. But what REALLY happened?”In many schools these days, students aren’t being taught about the individual battles and struggles of our nation’s history, including Gettysburg.” 5 Stars, Amazon review Great Battles for Boys: The Civil War.From the first shots at Fort Sumter to the South’s surrender at Appomattox, young readers move chronologically through 20 crucial battles, covering all four years of the Civil War. They’ll discover which strategies, tactics, and weapons were used, and which military leaders won victory–or suffered defeat. Battle of the Ironclads: One of America’s deadliest naval battles, right off the coast of VirginiaVicksburg: Ulysses S. Grant bombs, terrorizes, and starves a southern city into surrender.Antietam: Robert E. Lee invades the North, and pays a terrible pricePetersburg: The North literally blows a hole in the South–and still loses the battle.And more!Sherman’s March–who, what, when, where, and whyWhy was Robert E. Lee considered a military genius, even after he lost the war?What made Ulysses S. Grant such a powerful general–and a difficult man?Reviews of the Great Battles for Boys series”This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way.”5 Stars, Top 500 Amazon Reviewer”My nine-year-old son absolutely love this book! Full of great facts and enjoyable to read! He finished it in two nights and was asking for another!” 5 Stars, Richard Dodson, Amazon

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
273
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~1052L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about warBooks about 19th centuryBooks about the Civil War
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.2
F&P level
~Y
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
521334
Publication
Published
August 31, 2017
First published
August 28, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781947076044

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