The Civil War

In The Civil War, Susan Provost Beller weaves together letters, newspaper clippings, diary entries, and period laws to give middle-grade readers a clear picture of the conflict that shaped the United States. The book explores how the war affected everyday life, highlighting the changing roles of women and the rapid advances in medicine that emerged from the battlefield. Readers follow the progress of key battles and political decisions while seeing the human side of the era through the voices of those who lived it. The accessible format and primary-source excerpts present the complex history in a straightforward manner for young readers.