Título: Eyewitness The Civil War (DK Eyewitness)
Autor: DK
Sinopse: Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness American Civil War explores the war that turned the nation against itself.
Become an eyewitness to one of the most important times in US history, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the American Civil War. Children will be mesmerized by the key events of the conflict, from brutal battles to legendary commanders.
This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the conflict between the North and South, of more than 50 battles, and shows both sides of the conflict in equal light. Using striking full-color photographs of paintings, artifacts and illustrations of battles, discover how tensions about slavery exploded into a war that lasted four years.
Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on the American Civil War, you can expect to find:
- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.
- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.
- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.
SI Eyewitness American Civil War introduces the ultimate guide to the tensions between the North and South, from brutal battles to legendary commanders. Children can learn about famous leaders, like how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assassinated, discover the horror of slave life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims escape. This all-encompassing guide to the civil war on the United States is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.
So, what’s new?
Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Explore the series!
Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Eyewitness The Civil War (DK Eyewitness)”, de DK, publicado pela editora DK Children, em 2023 e com 72 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: DK Children
Páginas: 72
Ano: 2023-04-18
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 0744062500
ISBN13: 9780744062502
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora DK Children oferecem uma experiência visual rica e didática, com foco em temas educacionais que abrangem ciência, natureza, história e habilidades práticas para crianças. O catálogo privilegia obras ilustradas com fotografias, gráficos e imagens 3D que facilitam a compreensão de conceitos complexos, como o funcionamento das plantas, os princípios da eletricidade e a anatomia animal. Há uma clara atenção à conexão com o currículo escolar, especialmente em séries de livros e cadernos de atividades que reforçam o aprendizado de ciências e matemática para diferentes faixas etárias. O tom é acessível e envolvente, mesclando narrativas simples com explicações claras, o que torna os títulos adequados para leitores jovens e para uso em casa ou na escola.
