The American Civil War
Learn about the American Civil War beginning from slavery in early America
About this book
The American Civil War is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about the American Civil War beginning from slavery in early America, abolition ideas, problems between the north and south and how Abraham Lincoln ended slavery and re-united the states of America.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward Alan Kurtz |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 5 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 15 pages, 1385 words, 10 minutes |
| Categories | History |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read The American Civil War with your child
The American Civil War opens up History for young readers. The facts are short and clear, and the pictures help the ideas land. Read a page together, then ask your child what surprised them. Talking about what you read is how new knowledge sticks. It is a good book for curious children who like to ask questions and find out how things work.
Talk about it together
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of The American Civil War?
- What did you learn about History?
Inside the book
In The American Civil War, readers find History. Learn about the American Civil War beginning from slavery in early America, abolition ideas, problems between the north and south and how Abraham Lincoln ended slavery and re-united the states of America. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for History and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “Problems between the North and the South”
Words to learn in this book
- abolished: To stop a practice or system.
- Amendment: A change or addition to a document.
- civilians: Someone not in the military.
- colonial: A group of people living together in a foreign land.
- "Confederacy,": An alliance between several groups of people.
- Constitution: The document that included laws to form the new nation of the United States.
- "Emancipation: Being set free.
- Founding Fathers: One of the people who helped write the Constitution of the United States, and to create the new nation.
- Quakers: A member of the "Religious Society of Friends," a Christian group that is based on the idea of peaceful living.
- seceded: To withdraw from a group or alliance.
- slavery: Owning people and forcing them to work.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 5 and Level 4 (Advanced Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
15 pages, 1385 words, 10 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Fill in the Blanks activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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