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Grayson, Robert

The U.S. Civil War: Why They Fought

64 pp. | Capstone/Compass Point | August, 2015 | Library ISBN 978-0-7565-5168-1 $33.99 | Paper ISBN 978-0-7565-5172-8 $8.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-7565-5180-3
(4) 4-6 What Were They Fighting For? series. A dry but informative text provides a broad overview of the Civil War. Captioned black-and-white photos and occasional sidebars complement the basic explanation of what motivated the North and the South to go to war. Upper-elementary and middle school students will find the book useful for reports. Reading list, timelime. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

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