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War, Terrible War: Book 6 (1855-1865) Audiobook
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Riveting and moving, War, Terrible War takes us into the heart of the Civil War, from the battle of Manassas to the battle of Gettysburg and on to the South's surrender at Appomattox Court House. Follow the common soldiers in blue and gray as they endure long marches, freezing winter camps, and the bloodiest battles ever fought on American soil. Off the ware fields, War, Terrible War captures the passion and commitment of abolitionists and slave owners alike in their fiery debates throughout the land. With profiles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, John Brown, Harriet Tubman, Jefferson Davis, soldiers on both sides, slave owners, abolitionists, average citizens, and others, War, Terrible War is the compelling story of a people affected by the horrors of war during this tragic and dramatic period in A History of US.
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“The liveliest, most realistic, most well-received American history series ever written for children.”
— Los Angeles Times
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" This series is my favorite non-fiction series about any country or countries. "
— Abe, 6/3/2013 -
" Clear and fun to read. Educational. "
— Ariel, 9/26/2007 -
" This series is great to read to get an overview of the history of the United States. "
— Pam, 10/8/2006 -
" a good resource for children to learn about american during the beginning of the debates and conflict of the civil war and how it changed the political and economical ideals in american society "
— Theresa, 12/19/2005 -
" Lots of info about the Civil War that I don't remember studying! Very interesting! "
— Skye, 12/1/2005
About Joy Hakim
Joy Hakim, a former teacher, editor, and writer won the prestigious James Michener Prize for her series, A History of US, which has sold over four million copies nationwide. A graduate of Smith College and Goucher College she spent years teaching students from elementary school up to the college level.
About Christina Moore
Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.