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This analysis of the Emancipation Proclamation, by which President Abraham Lincoln declared the slaves free in 1863, provides background on slavery in the U.S., the anti-slavery movement, and the Civil War and its aftermath.
Quick Summary
If your kid is a history nut or has to write a report on the Civil War, this is the book to grab. It breaks down the Emancipation Proclamation in a way that actually makes sense, showing how slavery got started in America, why people were so angry about it, and how the whole country ended up at war. Price Hossell doesn't just tell you what happened he explains the stuff behind the headlines, like what daily life was like for enslaved people and why abolitionists risked everything to fight against it. Middle schoolers who love digging into the "why" behind historical events will find plenty to sink their teeth into here, and it'll give them real context for understanding why this moment in history still matters so much today. Parents should know it's pretty frank about the realities of slavery and war, but it's written in a way that's age-appropriate and focuses more on understanding than shock value.