A Soldier's Life at War

By J. Matteson Claus

Life for a soldier in the American Civil War involved great risk, conflicting hope and despair, mundane daily activity, and more. With a detailed look at the branches of the U.S. and Confederate forces, A Soldier's Life at War explores soldiers' lives at camp and on the battlefield. It also discusses the experiences of key groups such as Black soldiers and women. Features include author/illustrator biography, detailed maps, discussion questions, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, informative sidebars, primary-source text, sources for further research, suggested websites, table of contents, and timeline of key events. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1039897576
• ISBN13: 9781039897571
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Crabtree Canopy
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9