Describes the events leading up to the Civil War, the major conflicts, the lives of the soldiers, and the outcome of the war.

"Discusses the school life of children in pioneer times, including lessons, books, teachers, examinations and special days"--

Discusses the school life of Union children during the Civil War, including school lessons, books, military academies, and life during battles. Includes activities and sidebars.

The diary of a sixteen-year-old free African American who lived in Massachusettts in 1854 records her schooling, participation in the antislavery movement, and concern for an arrested fugitive slave. Includes sidebars, activities, and a timeline related to this era.