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Upper Elementary: 5th

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5th graders can find Library resources for their research on this page

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States Research

A database is an organized, collection of information. Databases come in many forms and uses. The ones below contain factual articles useful for elementary student research.

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Mrs. Ellen Gittes

ellen.gittes@gcds.net

CIVIL WAR 1861-1865

Reference Resources: Encyclopedias

An encyclopedia is a book or digital collection of factual summaries (short articles) on many subjects listed in alphabetical order.  Below are links to online encyclopedias for elementary schools.

Databases for Civil War Research

A database is an organized, collection of information. Databases come in many forms and uses. The ones below contain factual articles useful for elementary student research.

Databases of Biographies

eBooks: Civil War topics

eBooks, or electronic books, are books made available in digital form and viewable on electronic devices.

Primary Sources: Civil War

A primary source is a first-hand account or original source of information.

More Civil War Websites

Videos

Lincoln at Gettysburg