The Split History of the Battle of Fort Sumter: A Perspectives Flip Book

by Steven Otfinoski

Overview

Every battle has two sides, and the Battle of Fort Sumter during the American Civil War is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Union, and then read the perspective of the Confederates. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this event.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756556891
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Perspectives Flip Books: Famous Battles
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Tension in Charleston Harbor 4

Chapter 2 Holding Down the Fort 10

Chapter 3 Lincoln's Dilemma 15

Chapter 4 Under Siege 19

Chapter 5 From Battle to War 26

Index 30

Shared Resources

Source Notes 2

I

Glossary

Internet Sites

II

Timeline

III

Select Bibliography

Further Reading

Critical Thinking Questions

Interviews

Engaging text; Historically accurate illustrations or photographs; Fact Boxes; Sidebars; Glossary Terms; Maps; Full Color; Read More Resources; Safe Web Sites at www.FactHound.com; Critical Thinking Questions