The American Civil War
The American Civil War

The American Civil War

Written by Ben Thompson & illustrated by C. M. Butzer
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8 - 12
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352
Page count
~1237L
Lexile measure
Oct 6, 2015
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From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest battles as well as captivating lesser-known moments to entertain kids with unbelievable (and totally true) tales of one of America’s most fascinating conflicts. History buff, Civil War reenactor, and popular blogger Ben Thompson uses his extensive knowledge and vivid storytelling style to bring the Civil War to life in this first book in a thrilling new series featuring incredible people, events, and civilizations. Get ready to learn just how awesome history can be!

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      Author
      Ben Thompson

      Ben Thompson is the author of twelve books on various awesome historical subjects, including the Guts & Glory and Epic Fails series, and has been a popular history blogger for over fourteen years. He has appeared on television programs for The History Channel, Discovery, and The American Heroes Channel, given talks and presentations at dozens of schools, conferences, and conventions, occasionally runs a podcast and a YouTube channel, and has appeared in print articles for outlets such as Cracked, Fangoria, Soldier of Fortune, and The American Mustache Institute. Ben’s work received awards from the National Parenting Publications, the International Literary Organization, and the Parent’s Choice Group, but the thing he’s the most proud of is that he can occasionally beat the Star Wars Trilogy arcade game with a single quarter.

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      C. M. Butzer

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316320511
    Publication Date
    October 6, 2015
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    October 28, 2014
    Page Count
    352
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2013041699
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~1237L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z+
    ATOS® Book Level
    9.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    11
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    170895
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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