Life for a soldier in the American Civil War involved great risk, conflicting hope and despair, mundane daily activity, and more. With a detailed look at the branches of the U.S. and Confederate forces, A Soldier's Life at War explores soldiers' lives at camp and on the battlefield. It also discusses the experiences of key groups such as Black soldiers and women. Features include author/illustrator biography, detailed maps, discussion questions, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, informative sidebars, primary-source text, sources for further research, suggested websites, table of contents, and timeline of key events. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.