Name: Who Was Robert E. Lee?
ISBN: 9780448479095

Who It's For

Good for readers who enjoy Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Good for fans of Biography
Strong fit for readers who prefer grounded, real-world context.

What You Get

Themes: Kids, History, Ages.
Reading lane: History and United States.
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group.

About This Book

Robert E. Lee seemed destined for greatness. His father was a Revolutionary War hero and at West Point he graduated second in his class! In 1861, when the Southern states seceded from the Union, Lee was offered the opportunity to command the Union forces. However, even though he was against the war, his loyalty to his home state of Virginia wouldn’t let him fight for the North. Despite the South’s ultimate defeat, General Robert E. Lee remains one of the United States’ true...

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Robert E. Lee seemed destined for greatness. His father was a Revolutionary War hero and at West Point he graduated second in his class! In 1861, when the Southern states seceded from the Union, Lee was offered the opportunity to command the Union forces. However, even though he was against the war, his loyalty to his home state of Virginia wouldn’t let him fight for the North. Despite the South’s ultimate defeat, General Robert E. Lee remains one of the United States’ true military heroes.