Looking for excellent children's books about the civil war? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
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Two Sudanese children face perilous journeys for survival and hope.
A divided heart and home in the Civil War's path. Where does loyalty lie?
Explore Lincoln's journey from humble beginnings to leading a nation through war.
A cursed girl and a haunted boy uncover secrets in a mysterious southern town.
A young soldier faces fear and self-doubt in the chaos of war.
Two siblings travel back in time to the Revolutionary War to help a magical librarian save Camelot
A little girl witnesses the first Juneteenth, marking freedom's arrival.
Discover the many lives of Harriet Tubman, from slave to spy to liberator.
A mysterious bird inspires siblings to escape slavery and seek freedom.
Three kids uncover a Civil War mystery hidden in a forgotten soldier's past.
Illustrated read-alouds about the civil war for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A young pianist's music may soothe a war-torn nation.
Experience the enduring power of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address through striking illustrations.
An enslaved young man secretly teaches others to read, sparking hope for freedom.
A young bugler faces a choice between duty, family, and newfound friendship during the Civil War.
A detective thwarts a plot to assassinate Lincoln en route to his inauguration.
An enslaved man risks all to steal a Confederate ship and sail to freedom.
Discover the pivotal choices of a leader who changed a nation.
A young boy discovers the power of words on his journey to freedom.
Discover the origins and evolution of Juneteenth.
Denied a streetcar seat, a teacher's fight sparks a historic battle for equality.
A boy witnesses the first Memorial Day, honoring those who fought for freedom.
A man records stories of freedom seekers, reuniting families and uncovering his own past.
Longer stories about the civil war for developing and independent readers.
The story of the American Civil War and the development of ironclad warships.
Three generations fight for freedom, each with a mystical gift, from cotton fields to the voting booth.
Uncover history's secrets with Jack and Annie's fact-finding adventure.
Escape to freedom through a perilous journey on the Underground Railroad.
Uncover daring missions and epic battles of the American Civil War.
A biography of Harriet Tubman, from her childhood as an enslaved person to her work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and her role in the Civil War
Uncover the untold truths of the Underground Railroad and the real struggle for freedom.
Ten men enter the Grand Canyon; only six survive. Can they conquer nature's fury?
A horse questions freedom and slavery as the Civil War looms.
The life of Ulysses S. Grant, from his childhood to his presidency and later years.
A boy uncovers hidden LGBTQ+ history, challenging his town's views.
An enslaved poet's words spark hope and challenge his chains.
