Emancipation! A Skit About September 1862    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2750 words. Language: English. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877).
On Monday, September 22, 1862 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This skit deals with how the news affected many people in the south. The skit begins with an introduction, allowing participants to understand what life was like for slaves, and for the owners of slaves. Learn about the views of many slaves and owners in this 15-minute skit!

The Cotton Gin: A History Just for Kids    by BookCaps
Price: $2.99 USD. 7910 words. Language: English. Published on July 26, 2012. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877).
Imagine an invention so great that it contributed to a war! That's what Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin did. Inside this book, you will discover what led to one of America's greatest inventions, what happened after it was invented, and what it was like to be a kid during this period.

The Underground Railroad: A History Just for Kids!    by BookCaps
Price: $2.99 USD. 7830 words. Language: English. Published on July 3, 2012. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877).
The Underground Railroad made up a network of several routes. In this excititing history, you will learn all about how the railroad was created and how exactly it worked. KidCaps is an imprint of BookCaps Study Guides; with dozens of books published every month, there's sure to be something just for you! Visit our website to find out more.