If You Lived During the Civil War (If You)
by Denise Lewis Patrick (Author) Alleanna Harris (Illustrator)
What do you know about the Civil War? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different
Scholastic's If You Lived... series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in American history. With a question and answer format, kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information, this series is the perfect partner for the classroom and for history-loving readers.
What if you lived during the Civil War? Would you be allowed to be a soldier? How would you communicate? What is the true story of the battle between the states
Denise Lewis Patrick answers all these questions and more in this comprehensive guide to the Civil War. A great choice for Civil War units, and for teaching children about this important moment in American history.
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Praise for If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad:
Wilkins highlights the heroic achievements of conductors of African descent . . . A fiery and inspiring look at a pivotal period in U.S. history.—Kirkus
Praise for If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving;
A welcome addition to the picture book history collection. ...The text does a remarkable job of giving larger context to the complexity of Indigenous life prior to colonization...This essential book should replace many established titles on the shelf. —School Library Journal (starred review)
A measured corrective to pervasive myths about what is often referred to as the first Thanksgiving. ...The lens Newell offers is a Native one, describing how the Wampanoag and other Native peoples received the English rather than the other way around. ...Essential. —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Patriotic people maybe would like this book
The book was ok. I'm not a fan of historical wars. the only thing I would like about wars is that the country is being protected.
Alleanna Harris has been drawing for as long as she can remember. As a little kid, she would draw on every page of her mom's legal pads, her notebooks at school, and on the programs at church. She graduated from the University of the Arts with a BFA in animation with honors, and it was during this time she realized her love for illustration. Alleanna finds inspiration in the beauty of everyday things. She seeks to create images that are immersive, rich in color, and have a sense of warmth. She lives in New Jersey. Find out more about her at alleannaharris.com.
JNF025270 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - Civil War Period
