The Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address cover

The Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

Author: Ford, Carin T.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.6
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4830
Points per Word 0.000207
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book gives a detailed account of the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest war fought on American soil, plus an examination of Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg address.

Quick Summary

This book brings one of America's most dramatic historical moments to life with vivid details about the three-day clash that changed the Civil War. Readers will dive into the็œŸๅฎž battle scenes and discover the story behind the short speech that became one of the most powerful words in American history. If your kid loves the "I Survived" series by Lauren Tarshis, which mixes real history with pulse-pounding action, they'll devour this gripping nonfiction adventure. Perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who enjoy history that reads like an action movie.