The Best Robert E. Lee Books for Kids

Summary: Robert E. Lee faces a profound dilemma when the Southern states secede. Offered command of the Union forces, his heart remains with Virginia. Torn between duty and loyalty, Lee's choice shapes history. As the Civil War unfolds, will his allegiance to his home state lead to triumph or tragedy? Discover the story of a man caught in the crossfire of a divided nation, whose legacy endures despite the South's defeat.

Summary: Ulysses S. Grant led the Union army to victory, but Confederate general Robert E. Lee proved again and again that he was a brilliant strategist. This book compares the two rivals (Lee was once offered command of the Union armies, and Grant was thought unfit for military duty) and reviews the battles that decided the Civil War and its heavy toll, with paintings, photographs and first-hand quotations.