B is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet takes readers on a journey into one of the most important chapters of our nation's past. The Civil War was one of the bloodiest, most divisive events to take place in America's history, and most certainly ever on American soil. For four years our young country's sense of self and citizenry was shaken to the core as North and South battled each other. B is for Battle Cry brings to life historic battles (Antietam and Gettysburg), renowned leaders (Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee), inventions (ironclad ship and Gatling gun), and inspiring events and documents (the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation). From the first shot fired at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House, B is for Battle Cry brings this nation-defining time period to vivid life.Patricia Bauer believes that stories bring history alive. She uses poetry, music, picture books, costumes, and literature to engage her middle school students in the study of American history. B is for Battle Cry is Pat's first children's book. She lives in Minneapolis with her artist husband, David Geister. David Geister's deep appreciation for the drama of American history and the desire to tell those stories is what inspires his artwork. He is a popular visitor at schools with his costumed portrayals of historic characters. He lives in Minneapolis with his author wife, Patricia Bauer. This is David's fifth book with Sleeping Bear.

Author: Patricia Bauer
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 04/20/2009
Series: Discover the World
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 10.20h x 11.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781585363568
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.8
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 130741 / B Is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 09/01/2009 pg. 138
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 484 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed