| Gettysburg (a True Book: National Parks) Contributor(s): Donohue, Moira Rose (Author) |
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ISBN: 0531135012 ISBN-13: 9780531135013 Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2019 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc. - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States |
| Dewey: 973.734 |
| LCCN: 2018032565 |
| Lexile Measure: 860 |
| Series: A True Book: National Parks |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7" W x 8" (0.25 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania - Topical - Civil War |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 501049 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Gettysburg National Military Park marks the site of two pivotal moments in our nation's history.A True Book: National Parks series allows readers to experience spectacular vistas and natural landscapes, as well as interact with the rich tapestry of American History. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.In July 1863, a massive three-day battle near the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, changed the course of the Civil War. To honor the soldiers who perished, President Abraham Lincoln visited the site to deliver his unforgettable Gettysburg Address in November of that year. Readers will learn why these events were so important to U.S. history, explore the landscape that shaped these key events, and discover the origins of the park. |