Famous Figures of the Civil War
Make Lincoln wave and Tubman lead with moveable masterpieces from both sides of the conflict. A creative, story-rich way to explore turning points in American history.
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Famous Figures of the Civil War
Meet the people of the Civil War.
Famous Figures of the Civil War introduces your child to ten influential men and women who shaped one of America's most pivotal eras. Using sturdy, articulated paper figures, your child can assemble and interact with historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee while learning about their lives and contributions.
Each figure is based on historical images and can be assembled in either full color or black-and-white. Printed on heavy, no-bleed cardstock with perforated pages, the figures are designed for repeated use and display.
More than a craft project, this resource pairs each figure with a well-researched, age-appropriate biography that helps place the individual within the broader story of the Civil War. An included reading list encourages further exploration for children who want to dig deeper.
Whether your child is reenacting important events, illustrating a history presentation, or simply learning about the people who lived through the Civil War, Famous Figures of the Civil War combines hands-on creativity with meaningful historical learning.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
If you want to use Famous Figures of the Civil War to enhance your Story of the World studies, you will use it with The Story of the World Volume 4.
- January 11, 2023
Improves skills
Sara W.
Haven’t started this pack yet but our first grader is doing the Ancient figures in his curriculum this year and does 1-2 a week. Just ordered some brads to put them together. The ones you color is extra fun. At first he needed help and a couple dolls later was cutting and assembling all on his own. Nice to see him master the tasks it brought.
- April 1, 2021
Perfect history addition
Elizabeth R.
This book is awesome it has color yourself version as well as already colored/printed version. Perfect addition to history lessons.
- February 5, 2021
Love it!
Brooke A.
Neat little book for enhancing what can feel like a very boring subject to kids.
- September 16, 2020
Great Activity
Jessica
These are so fun! I throw in a YouTube video to go along with these while we are building the dolls. A fun approach to history.
- August 25, 2020
Make history hands on
Mandy T.
Our son enjoys using the figures with history
- August 21, 2020
Great addition!
Lauren
We are doing American history this year, so this is perfect. I like for my kids to have tangible objects for lessons when we read biographies. These are very nice quality.
- July 31, 2020
Fun activity!
Lauren
My daughter loves Abraham Lincoln so I knew she would love these “paper dolls”. She was able to do interactive lessons with these!
- July 18, 2020
Fun and hands on history
Jennefer
We enjoy these activity booklets. While I read the story of the world that corresponds with this, the kids are busy assembling or coloring their famous figure of the era. I like that there is a colored and a non colored version so they can also design their own, gets them thinking a little about the fashion of the era.
- May 5, 2020
Great resource!
Nia
This is a high quality book that will go perfectly with Classical Conversations Cycle 3 next year! So excited to use!
- June 1, 2012
about the coolest thing ever made!
mamakven
This is simply brilliant. I have to say that this is just the frosting on the cake of fun homeschool history. Its so nice to put the books down and just make something! plus i think it really helped bring the characters to life. Its always great when you can turn a very auditory subject into a visual AND kinesthetic one. I wish i could give this product more stars than 5, because it is truly stellar. you will NOT be disappointed. I hope to buy the others as time and finances permit.
