The History of the Civil War: A History Book for New Readers

An introduction to the Civil War for children ages 6 to 9. The United States was not always unified. On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union. Other states soon followed, forming the Confederate States of America. Within months, the Confederates attacked Fort Sumter, beginning a war that lasted nearly four years. This book explores how and why the war started, who fought in it, what occurred during the battles, and how the Union and Confederacy reunited. It includes a visual timeline marking major milestones to help readers follow the history. The book covers the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of the Civil War, with a quiz to test understanding. It also presents thought-provoking questions to help readers understand how the Civil War changed the United States.