This is a great illustrated non-fiction book for young kids. It combines illustrations with actual photographs of people in the battle on both sides, with everything from soldiers to nurses and a lot in between. The book includes women as well, in addition to quickly touch upon segregation in the US. The glossary in the back will aid kids if/when they come across a word they are unfamiliar with, which was a nice touch. I honestly think this book would work great as a teaching tool with young kids.