This visual guide tells the story of the bloodiest war America ever fought through photos and easytounderstand explanations.This book for children aged 9 12 ventures into the history of Americas Civil War and familiarises children with American history and how it became the country it is today. Each chapter explores people causes and consequences of Americas bloodiest conflict. Inside the pages of this childrens civil war book youll discover Fullpage profiles about key figures and battles Civil Warera photography and illustration depicting important events and artefacts Accurate historical information faithful presentation of African American history in the context of the Civil War Unusual and remarkable stories such as the Thanksgiving drummer boys and accounts of the war through personal lettersAmerica spent five years fighting its most destructive war and one that showed a deeply divided country with union states on the one side and confederate states on the other.