The American Civil War was a bloody time in U.S. history, filled with battles, disease, and even glowing wounds! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about the soldiers' itchy uniforms, maggot-filled food, crazy contraptions, and how worm puke might've helped some soldiers heal faster. Carefully leveled text will have kids squirming with delight as they rush to share wacky facts with their friends. Illustrations mixed with historical photos and sidebars keep kids engaged. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension.
The American Civil War was a bloody time in U.S. history, filled with battles, disease, and even glowing wounds! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about the soldiers' itchy uniforms, maggot-filled food, crazy contraptions, and how worm puke might've helped some soldiers heal faster. Carefully leveled text will have kids squirming with delight as they rush to share wacky facts with their friends. Illustrations mixed with historical photos and sidebars keep kids engaged. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension.
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