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1861 – 1865
The American Civil War was a major conflict between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy) over issues like slavery and states’ rights. The war led to significant battles, such as Gettysburg and Antietam, and resulted in the abolition of slavery. The war had a profound impact on the nation, shaping its future and leading to a period of Reconstruction to rebuild the South and unify the country. You can find books about the end of slavery here, and more books about Abraham Lincoln here.
Picture books
Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation
Inspiring true story of an enslaved boy discovering his freedom
Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero
Amazing true story of a woman in disguise turned soldier and spy
Chapter books
The Perilous Road
Story of the heartbreaking reality of war from the perspective of a boy whose brother is a soldier
When Will This Cruel War Be Over? The Civil War Diary of Emma Simpson
Fictional diary of a Confederate girl experiencing the turmoil of the Civil War
Bull Run
Brilliant retelling of the first major battle from the perspective of sixteen participants
My America: My Brother’s Keeper: Virginia’s Civil War Diary
Fictional diary of a Gettysburg girl’s experiences
Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
Witty, award-winning novel about a boy’s adventures at the start of the Civil War
A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin
Fictional diary of a Union girl at the start of the Civil War
The Civil War: An Interactive History Adventure
Choose-your-own-adventure stories set during the Civil War
Watcher in the Piney Woods
Story of a Virginia girl solving a mystery involving soldiers from both sides, at the end of the Civil War
The Journal of James Edmond Pease: A Civil War Union Soldier
Fictional diary of a Union boy soldier
Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy
Novel telling the exciting true story of a female Union spy
Non-fiction books
The Boys’ War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk About the Civil War
Excellent primary-source exploration of life as a boy soldier on both sides of the Civil War
Fields of Fury: The American Civil War
Excellent, accessible overview of the Civil War
Buy
Big Bad Ironclad! A Civil War Tale
Thrilling graphic novel about two ironclad Civil War ships and their roles in the conflict
The Long Road to Gettysburg
Exploration of the famous battle through real diary excerpts from two participants, a boy solider on each side
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