| The Legend of Old Abe Contributor(s): Wargin, Kathy-Jo (Author), Caple, Laurie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1585362328 ISBN-13: 9781585362325 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2006 Annotation: During the Civil War, it was not uncommon for Army units to have mascots. One of the most famous mascots was Old Abe, a remarkable eagle that became the mascot of the Eighth Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. This is his story. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2006001423 |
| Series: Legend (Sleeping Bear) |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 9.38" W x 11.3" (1.00 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Wisconsin - Cultural Region - Midwest - Cultural Region - Upper Midwest |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 110221 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Soaring over Civil War battlefields, Old Abe the eagle served as a mascot and an inspiration to foot soldiers and officers alike. |