Facts about the Civil War are presented in a cartoon format.  The reader assumes the character of a Connecticut farmer who decides to enlist in the Union Army in 1861.  Chapters tell of daily life as a soldier and during battles, differences between Union and Confederate soldiers, weaponry, field hospitals, and battles.  Handy Hint boxes on each spread give suggestions on how to handle specific situations.  A timeline of the war and map of major battles begin on the inside front cover.  A glossary, index, and a list of 10 bloody battles end the book.  Just the thing for reluctant readers who are interested in the Civil War but don’t want to wade through a lot of text.