Civil War For Children

Learn about the history of the U.S. Civil War with the iMinds JNR audio-learning series for younger minds. A civil war is a war where the two opposing sides come from the same country. It is a war that occurs within a single nation. The U.S. Civil War was waged from 1861 to 1865 and was fought between the Northern states (making up the Union) and eleven Southern states (the Confederacy). A major cause of the U.S. Civil War was the North's condemnation of slavery.

The Civil War: 1860 - 1865 examines the people and events involved in the bloody war that pitted the Northern states against those that seceded to form the Confederacy.

This contemporary classic explores the role of boys who fought in the Civil War. No listener's vision of America’s most brutal and bloody war will be the same after listening to this audiobook.

When prize-winning war correspondent Tony Horwitz leaves the battlefields of Bosnia and the Middle East for a peaceful corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains, he thinks he's put war zones behind him. But awakened one morning by the crackle of musket fire, Horwitz starts filing front-line dispatches...

Educational and engaging, "Civil War Chronicles" isn't just a book; it's a gateway to understanding a pivotal period in history. It combines rich narratives with learning, providing a profound connection to the past while inspiring creativity, resilience, and empathy in young minds.

This audiobook explores the Battle of Gettysburg of the US Civil War. Authoritative text, engaging discussion topics, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative short audiobook.

More Americans died in the Civil War than all other US wars combined - about 600,000 soldiers. And yet, many people still don't understand the history behind this four-year conflict that tore apart the United States. In this installment of the best-selling history series, young listeners move chronologically through 20 Civil War battles, beginning with the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to the final days at Appomattox.

This audiobook discusses the events of the conflict between northern and southern states in the mid-19th century. It was the deadliest war in American history, a war in which more than one million men died or were wounded. It was also a war that ended slavery in America.

Thomas B. Allen’s expertise in military history and strategy is combined with Roger MacBride Allen’s knowledge of technology to reveal a lesser-known yet fascinating side of the 16th president of the United States. Their authoritative narrative reveals Lincoln as our nation’s first hands-on commander in chief, whose appreciation for the power of technology plays a critical role in the North’s Civil War victory over the less-developed South.

Dramatic, lyrical, and beautiful, O Captain, My Captain tells the story of one of America’s greatest poets and how he was inspired by one of America’s greatest presidents.

Can you imagine sneaking into an enemy camp to kidnap a general? Or how about caring for patients while bullets whiz by your head? These were everyday events for people during the Civil War. Experience their triumphs and defeats firsthand as you learn about a Confederate colonel, a battlefield surgeon, a Union marine, and more.

Beloved character Adam Raccoon returns in a classic new edition of Disney animator Glen Keane's beloved series with a story about salvation! Adam loves swimming, and he’s allowed to swim anywhere in King's Woods except for Tempting Pool, which is too close to the thundering Forever Falls for...

A brand-new story about loyalty, trust, and standing up to bullies in the beloved Adventures of Adam Raccoon series from author and Disney animating legend Glen Keane! When King Aren goes away on a journey, Adam Raccoon and his friends dive into the job the king gave them of picking apples. But...

Beloved character Adam Raccoon returns in a classic new edition of Disney animator Glen Keane's beloved series with a story about focusing on what really matters! King Aren invites Adam on a day-long hike. Even though Aren assures Adam he has prepared for everything they need, Adam decides to...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Cannon fire! That's what Jack and Annie hear when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of the American Civil War. There they meet a famous nurse named...

Dogs have faithfully followed humans into combat since the dawn of time. At first they simply provided emotional support. As soldiers found ways to use the canines' remarkable senses of smell and hearing, their bond deepened. The military working dog team was born. Today, dog teams are active across all branches of the military.

The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing and winning freedom.

W.C. Jameson tells the secrets of lost army payrolls and smuggled gold scattered about the countryside, nearly forgotten but awaiting discovery. Jameson, a folklorist, musician, and environmentalist, has been on close to two hundred expeditions for lost stashes of gold, silver, or other treasures.

The US Civil War was a war that changed the face, body, and heart of the United States forever. Secrets of the US Civil War reveals little-known stories of the people, weapons, and battles that have affected the maps on our walls and the allegiances in our hearts.

The Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal time in US history. During the war, the nation was divided over the institution of slavery. While the Union, made up of Northern states, fought to end slavery in the US, the Confederacy, made up of Southern states, fought to keep slavery.