Reading Level: Grades 5-6
Interest Level: Grades 5-9
Page Count: 48
Trim Size: 7″ x 9″
Dewey: 970
Series Lexile®: 720-780
Series F&P Level: X
Correlation with National Curriculum:
CCSS RI 5.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8; RI 6.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; RI 7.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8; NCSS 2
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The Civil War is one of the most complicated and controversial events in US history. This series focuses on key events and ideas that shaped the course of the war and its aftermath. Each title gives readers an up-close look at one topic, explaining the historical context it emerged from as well as how it impacted the future.
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School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The Civil War
“Clearly written titles introduce readers to different aspects of the Civil War.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Junior Library Guild Selection, 2020
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