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Description
The author provides background on the circumstances leading up to the Civil War and describes the details of the pivotal battle at Antietam.
Quick Summary
This book pulls readers right into the bloodiest single day in American history, showing how 23,000 soldiers clashed at Antietam in a battle that changed the course of the Civil War. Kids will be hooked by the vivid details of generals making split-second decisions, soldiers marching into chaos, and the dramatic moments that led to Abraham Lincoln's game-changing Emancipation Proclamation. If your kid loves fast-paced historical reads like the "I Survived" series, they'll devour this gripping account of one of America's most pivotal battles. Perfect for kids in grades 9 through 12 who are ready for a powerful, real-life story that reads like an action movie.