Conrad Elroy, Powder Monkey: The Role of the Navy in the Civil War (Reading Essentials in Social Studies)
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (969 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0756945747 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Educational Children's Book (ages 9-12, 48 pages, hardcover) Alvin R. Cunningham "Conrad Elroy, Powder Monkey: The Role of the Navy in the Civil War" begins with an introduction to the Civil War- its causes, the two sides, and the conflict that led to the bloodiest war in America's history. In the historical fiction chapters, Conrad Elroy, a 13-year-old powder monkey for the Union navy, is aboard the U.S.S. Ha
It includes full color, archival photographs, maps, and paintings. This book contains a historical fiction story and nonfiction chapters that historically support the story. From the Publisher "Conrad Elroy, Powder Monkey: The Role of the Navy in the Civil War" is a student edition of a popular reading program that we market to schools throughout the United States. . It also contains an index and bolded vocabulary words with a glossary. Children will be able to identify with the young, main character and learn about an important event in American history at the same time
It also describes the life of a powder monkey and the role these young soldiers played in the war.. The historical fiction chapters tell the story of Conrad Elroy, a 13-year-old powder monkey for the Union navy. Hartford as it prepares for the Battle of Mobile Bay. Conrad is aboard the U.S.S. The medal, however, is no comfort to Conrad, who lost a friend in the battle. The book begins with an introduction to the Civil War- its causes, the two sides, and the conflict that led to the bloodiest war in America's history. For this act of bravery, Conrad is awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. During the battle, another powder monkey drops his powder cartridge. In order to save the ship from a powerful explosion, Conrad picks up the flaming cartridge and hurls it into the sea. The book's nonfiction chapters detail the
. Alvin Robert Cunningham is a retired educator of 34 years. Mr. Cunningham enjoys reading, expecially about American history in the 19th century. He taught American History at Henry High School in Henry, Illinois and Social Studies in the Ottawa Elementary Schools in Ottawa, Illinois. He and his wife enjoy living at their new home in Streator, Illinois