Ten Terrible Battles - Paperback

The Battle of Camden is one of the worst defeats by an American army--ever! It took place during the American Revolution, and it's estimated that almost 2,000 American troops died. This is just one terrible battle from history, and readers learn about it and nine more in this book! From casualties to ruthless tactics, these battles offer readers a close-up look at how war has changed throughout history. Fact boxes and historical images complement the main text, written especially with elementary readers in mind. The high-interest content supports reader engagement and knowledge building, both components of the science of reading.