Civil War: Garments, History, Legends, and Lore

Impeccably researched, it includes detailed illustrations, fun activities, and interesting information about a war that forever shaped American history. Hands-on activities inspire a historical understanding of the Civil War, the customs and beliefs of the people of the North and South, and an overview of the 1800s. Packed with background information for teachers, as well as high-interest anecdotal information students can latch onto!

Gina Capaldi studied fine arts at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and illustration at the College of Design in Pasadena. She has illustrated a variety of children's books and has won numerous art awards. Gina currently teaches cultural art at California State Polytechnic University in Ponoma.

Alan Rockman has been a Civil War buff for as long as he can remember. Born on the Fourth of July in Scrantonn, Pennsylvania, less than a hundred miles from Gettysburg battlefield, Mr. Rockman is a member of California's Inland Empire Civil War Roundtable and is a frequent speaker at Civil War Conferences.