Ben Thompson

Guts & Glory: the American Civil War (Guts and Glory) Ben Thompson Unabridged edition

[Children's Non-Fiction (Ages 10-12)]

Heart-stopping charges, dangerous secret operations, fearless spies, and legendary heroes from America's deadliest conflict!

In most history books, the people are boring, the places are boring, and the events are boring.

This isn't most history books.

A hilarious, accessible, and, most importantly, educational collection of unbelievable but true events and heroes of the Civil War, from the creator of the popular blog, badassoftheweek.com

From female spies fighting for the Rebel cause to daring cavalry rides deep into enemy territory, American Civil War history is filled with fearless figures and incredible events. This invigorating overview for kids uses colorful facts to entertain readers with stories of the legendary heroes and unlikely but totally true events that make up one of America's most fascinating conflicts. A history buff and Civil War reenactor, Ben Thompson brings the Civil War to life for young historians and reluctant students alike in this first book in a thrilling new series featuring incredible people, events, and civilizations. Get ready to learn just how awesome history can be!