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Guts & Glory: The American Civil War

Guts & Glory: The American Civil War

by Ben Thompson

Book Details

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2014
Language: en
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9780316320504
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Looky Rating System Score adjusted for ages 8+

Confidence: 65%

Content Intensity

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💥ViolenceNotable
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❤️Love & RomanceNone
1
🧠Mental HealthVery low
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💬!*$#LanguageNone
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🍷🚬Substance UseNone
2
😨Fear / HorrorLow

Story Themes

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🧙Fantasy / SupernaturalNot present
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🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+ RepresentationNot present
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🚀Sci-Fi / FuturisticNot present
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Disability & NeurodiversityNot present

Description

<b>History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the American Civil War that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers!</b><br><br>From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest battles as well as captivating lesser-known moments to entertain kids with unbelievable (and totally true) tales of one of America's most fascinating conflicts.<br>History buff, Civil War reenactor, and popular blogger Ben Thompson uses his extensive knowledge and vivid storytelling style to bring the Civil War to life in this first book in a thrilling new series featuring incredible people, events, and civilizations. Get ready to learn just how awesome history can be!

Themes & Topics

Juvenile NonfictionHistoryUnited StatesCivil War Period (1850-1877)Adventure & AdventurersBiography & AutobiographyHistoricalMilitary & Wars
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