What if you lived during the Civil War?

What if you lived during the time of the Civil War?  Wouldn't it be amazing to look through a window and be able to picture the way life during that time frame?  If you answered yes to this question then you are going to fall in love with the book, “If you Lived at the Time of the Civil War.”  This amazing short story is written by Kay Moore and beautifully illustrated by Anni Matsick.

This book begins with an introduction to the Civil War, when it took place, how it started and who was involved.  Each of these points is defined through a question style of writing. The author gives specific as well as interesting facts that would really capture student’s attention.  Maps and correlating keys are even illustrated within the book to visually allow students to see which states were the Confederate States and which states were the Union States.

As well as all of the above information this book also states facts as to what the Union Army was like verses the Confederate Army.   And even gives insight into what the battle fields would have been like.  There are detail explanations as to how families, crops, schools and homes were affected by the Civil War and how things drastically changed.

Finally, this book sums up the Civil War by giving clarification to how the aftermath of the Civil War took a toll on both the North and the South and how families dealt with such changes. 

This book is full of information and even gives specific locations to visit as a field trip or even as a family vacation that are historic landmarks from the Civil War time frame.

Obviously, this would be an wonderful book to incorporate during a Civil War Unit.  The content in this book is unlimited and fun of wonderful ideas and ways to incorporate the theme of the Civil War in a fun and exciting way that could and would really engage students of any age group.  This would be a great addition to anyone classroom library! Hope you enjoy!