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What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?
Written by Jim O'Connor and Who HQ · Illustrated by John Mantha
Part of the What Was . . . ? series
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the American Civil War.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 938 ratings
106 pages· 8,465 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the pivotal three-day battle that shifted the Civil War's course. As the South seemed unstoppable, Union troops faced a daunting challenge: stopping General Lee's advance. Vivid illustrations and photos bring this historic turning point to life, revealing the strategies and courage that changed America's fate. What decisive actions turned the tide?
From the publisher
“Four score and seven years ago…” begins Abraham Lincoln’s beautiful speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. The South had been winning up to this point. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lee’s invasion of the North? With black-and-illustrations throughout and sixteen pages of photos, this turning point in history is brought vividly to life.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 106
- Words
- 8,465
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 810L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.8
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 157220
Publication
- Published
- February 7, 2013
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448462868
- LCCN
- 2012027557
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