The Split History of the Battle of Gettysburg (Perspectives Flip Book Series)

by Stephanie Fitzgerald

Overview

It's July 1863. The Civil War is at a turning point. The Confederacy has won some important battles, despite having fewer soldiers and resources than the Union does. The two great armies are marching to the same rural fields near the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. What will happen there could change the course of the war — and the future of the United States. Experience the battle as seen from both sides.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756546953
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Series:	Perspectives Flip Book Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	970L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Stephanie Fitzgerald has been writing nonfiction for children for more than 10 years. Her specialties include history, wildlife, and popular culture. Stephanie is currently working on a picture book with the help of her daughter, Molly.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Road to Gettysburg 4

Chapter 2 Day One: Terrible Casualties 9

Chapter 3 Day Two: Attack and Counterattack 15

Chapter 4 Day Three: Final Showdown 23

Index 30

Shared Resources

Glossary Internet Sites I

Timeline II

Select Bibliography Further Reading III

Editorial Reviews

With informative and well-selected photos and maps and concise writing, both volumes give young readers a chance to see these significant events from the points of view of both sides. Whether being used as a supplement to a thematic unit or being enjoyed by young history buffs, both volumes will be an asset to the school library.

Library Media Connection

Using a two-for-one technique, this book presents the Union Perspective on one side, and with a flip of the book, the readers has the Confederate Perspective. Each perspective contains chapter notes, timelines, maps, bibliography, and combined index.

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