Home Front: 1861-1865

Brief Description: "In an alphabetical almanac format, describes life on the home front during the US Civil War. Explains how daily life was affected differently in the North than in the South, and describes the sacrifices people made toward the war efforts. Includes a timeline and study features to help readers focus on important information"--Provided by publisher. Table of Contents: Introduction -- Buildings and Homes -- Clothing -- Country Life -- Education and Literacy -- Everyday Life -- Family Life -- Food and Drink -- Home Front in the South -- Home Front in the North -- Town and City Life -- Need to Know -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Index. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 47)) and index.; In an alphabetical almanac format, describes life on the home front during the US Civil War. Explains how daily life was affected differently in the North than in the South, and describes the sacrifices people made toward the war efforts. Includes a timeline and study features to help readers focus on important information--Provided by publisher. Review Citations:

School Library Journal 11/01/2012 pg. 56 (EAN 9781599208176, Library Binding)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 181 (EAN 9781599208176, Library Binding)