A Civil War Scrapbookis a multicultural Civil War history for children. The book gives a fresh perspective on the Civil War by not only featuring chronological information, but also focusing on the different types of people and their place in the war. This ambitious book emphasizes the roles of the children, women, minorities, and even pets that became mascots in the war. A Civil War Scrapbookis enhanced with historical photographs, drawings, maps, games, and primary quotes from children. Readers will also enjoy learning about the importance of music in the military, the advances in technology that occurred during the war, the Morse code alphabet, and slang words used during the Civil War. Online material complements the book with bonus information, games, and activities. History Colorado, the Colorado Historical Societyaspires to engage people in Colorado's heritage through collecting, preserving, and discovering the past in order to educate and provide perspectives for the future. Established in 1879, History Colorado's statewide activities support tourism, historic preservation, education, and research related to Colorado's rich western history, offering the public unique opportunities to interact with Colorado history through its network of museums, which offer engaging exhibitions and special programs for adults and children. Through educational programs, History Colorado works with schools across the state to provide classrooms and teachers with important resources and curriculum related to Colorado history.