Military Figures - Biography, United States - General Military History, United States - 19th Century - Civil War - History, Historical Figures - Biography
A Picture Book of Robert E. Lee
by David A. Adler, John Wallner (Illustrator), Alexandra Wallner
An introduction to the life of the Commander in Chief of the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
School Library Journal
Gr 3-4-Adler's text, written in a story format, gives the highlights of Lee's life and military career in chronological order. Thus, students will learn the facts and dates while enjoying the narrative. The author deals with issues such as the Civil War and slavery without going into detail. The Wallners' full-color, full-page illustrations depict battle scenes, but are not gruesome. Famous figures who interacted with Lee are quoted and illustrated in a realistic manner. Anyone reading this picture book will sense the greatness of the man and learn of the struggles that confronted him.-Marcia S. Rettig, South Buffalo Elementary School, Freeport, PA
About the Author, David A. Adler
David A. Adler lives in Woodmere, New York. Joy Allen lives in Cameron Park, California.
Gr 3-4-Adler's text, written in a story format, gives the highlights of Lee's life and military career in chronological order. Thus, students will learn the facts and dates while enjoying the narrative. The author deals with issues such as the Civil War and slavery without going into detail. The Wallners' full-color, full-page illustrations depict battle scenes, but are not gruesome. Famous figures who interacted with Lee are quoted and illustrated in a realistic manner. Anyone reading this picture book will sense the greatness of the man and learn of the struggles that confronted him.-Marcia S. Rettig, South Buffalo Elementary School, Freeport, PA
