Synopses & Reviews
Heart-stopping charges, dangerous secret operation, fearless spies, and legendary heroes from America's deadliest conflict!From female spies fighting for the Rebel cause to daring cavalry rides deep into enemy territory, Civil War history is filled with fearless figures and incredible events. This invigorating overview for kids uses exciting art, illustrated maps, and colorful facts to entertain readers with stories of the legendary heroes and unlikely but totally true events that make up one of America's most fascinating conflicts. A history buff and Civil War reenactor, Ben Thompson brings the Civil War to life for young historians and reluctant students alike.
Guts and Glory is new nonfiction series featuring history's most amazing people, events, and civilizations. Book 2, Guts and Glory: The Vikings, comes out in Spring 2015!
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"The book's greatest strength is its colloquial storytelling.... Thompson's passion for his subject is infectious.... An easy, breezy series opener that should help create a few new history buffs."--Kirkus Reviews
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"Thompson displays a solid knowledge of the Civil War.... He ably covers major battles, campaigns, and figures...mixing informational passages and fact boxes with colorful action sequences."--School Library Journal
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"Action-packed.... Thompson adopts an urgent and sometimes humorous tone that conveys infectious enthusiasm.... A rousing introduction to this defining conflict that makes the history appealing and relatable."--Publishers Weekly
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"An entertaining overview.... What brings these events to life, particularly for reluctant readers, is Thompson's spirited, conversational narration.... Should keep students engaged."
--Booklist
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month--
Synopsis
History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the American Civil War that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers Contains awesome illustrations
From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest battles as well as captivating lesser-known moments to entertain kids with unbelievable (and totally true) tales of one of America's most fascinating conflicts.
History buff, Civil War reenactor, and popular blogger Ben Thompson uses his extensive knowledge and vivid storytelling style to bring the Civil War to life in this first book in a thrilling new series featuring incredible people, events, and civilizations. Get ready to learn just how awesome history can be
Synopsis
Tremendous battles, dangerous operations, fearless spies, and legendary heroes from America's deadliest conflict!From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest battles as well as captivating lesser-known moments to entertain kids with unbelievable (and totally true) tales of one of America's most fascinating conflicts.
History buff, Civil War reenactor, and popular blogger Ben Thompson uses his extensive knowledge and vivid storytelling style to bring the Civil War to life in this first book in a thrilling new series featuring incredible people, events, and civilizations. Get ready to learn just how awesome history can be!
About the Author
Ben Thompson is the author of several books on military history and has written humorous, history-related material for publications ranging from
Soldier of Fortune to
The American Mustache Institute. He is a 15-year veteran of Civil War re-enacting, was once selected "Seattle's Sexiest Dungeon Master" by a local newspaper, and can occasionally beat the
Star Wars Trilogy arcade game with one quarter. Ben is the writer and creator of badassoftheweek.com and lives in Seattle, Washington.
You can see more of his work at benthompsonwriter.wordpress.com