I teach second grade and my students just loved reading about Harry and his adventures. They were sad when he got in the wrong taxi but laughed and laughed as he made his way around Chattanooga. They loved the ending! My own daughter loves the book and thinks it's really funny! She likes the repetitious nature of Harry's search for the Chattanooga Choo Choo and is anxious to visit Rock City. I would recommend this book whether you've been to Chattanooga or not, though it probably will make you want to visit it!

Recently, while shopping in Chattanooga, I ran across a newbook tilted Pardon Me Is That The Chattanooga Choo Choo? After opening the book expecting a typical Children's tale, I was delighted to find out I was wrong. While Harry the Hopping Mouse is lost in Chattanooga the reader finds himself lost in the City's Fascinating history. Chattanooga is one of the most interesting places I have visited, and this book highlights nearly twenty of it's many attractions for tourist's and the city's locals. In addition to a fabulous history lesson, Ellen Eady entertains the reader with the most precious story of a hopping mouse.... This book will make a wonderful gift for any child. Harry's story is a great book for a family or a teacher. I can only hope the Author will go on to write more books about Harry and his explorations. END

I think that this is the VERY best book for kids I have ever read although,(she is my Aunt so I would get in trouble for saying that I didn't like the book) but I still LOVE IT! I was reading all of the rough drafts all through the process of her book and even at the beginning I knew so many people would love it.She describes all of the sites very well and I know this because I have been to visit her up in Chattanooga 3 times and have been to all but 2 sites. I can see why Harry loved playing in the fountains because those are a lot of fun! mY OVERALL OPINION OF THIS BOOK IS THAT IT IS A 5 star, 2 thumbs up book and that this is an ideal book for kids to read if they are going to Chattanooga and I can not wait to go see my Favorite Aunt again up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (By the way, did I mention that I, Meghan Taylor, is Ellen Eady, my favorite aunt's, favorite niece!)

Why is this book out of print? This is a wonderfully exciting book. It is not just useful for anyone interested in teaching children about ecology but for an introduction to the scientific method. Wouldn't it be lovely if all our cities were as responsible to thier people as Chattanooga? I love this book. My daughters have tried to find it to donate to our school libraries in memory of their brother who died before he could make a difference. Tomorrow is his birthday and still we look.

As an elementary science specialist and parent, I would highly recommend this book. Molly Bang makes the concepts of ecosystems and microscopic organisms come to life! Delightful pictures and text for grades 3-6.

A great book! Full of so many fascinating stories, things even a long-time resident like me didn't know. I would also think anyone visiting Chattanooga would find the detailed history of downtown interesting.

This trilogy very competently fills in much needed analysis and detail on the critical ACW battles of Stones River, Chickamauga and Chattanooga. Hard to believe, with the great volume of ACW material that has been generated and is still being generated, but there were really no standard, first rate treatments of these three great battles before Cozzens set to work (and there is still no standard available on the battle of Shiloh). The research, detail and accuracy are first rate (even more impressive since Mr. Cozzens is a foreign service officer and at times worked from sites as remote as Lima, Peru). The first installment - No Better Place to Die: The Battle of Stones River - is a slow start, somewhat confused and complacent (which is an odd impression, given that Stones River was equivalent to a two-day Antietam of the West). However, the next two volumes - especially the middle centerpiece - This Terrible Sound: The Battle of Chickamauga - are stellar. The right balance of commentary and description in tactics, troop movements and first person narrative is achieved to deliver great story telling and history. The incredible, depressing, star-crossed story of the Confederate Army of Tennessee is an amazing testament to the indomitable nature of the human spirit. Never were better soldiers under worse leadership. Where this work earns its Main Selection of the History Book Club and ACW classic status is in the unflinching, painfully honest portrayals of the individuals involved: Braxton Bragg is revealed to be the egotistical incompetent that he was (Bragg's only effective campaign was the offensive he launched against his own officers after his only victory); Sherman and Grant very competent but also capable of serious tactical errors; Rosecrans' collapse into despair; Longstreet's self-serving intrigues; Thomas' plodding but heroic style; all come to life in these pages. Above all, the simple hopes and desires, fears and dreams of the common soldier, moved to acts of cowardice and bravery, stupidity and inspiration, despair and hope, are documented for generations to ponder (this is where the primary research pays off - resulting in well-placed first person narrative descriptions throughout). Mr. Cozzens' has delivered a very valuable, enjoyable work deserving of attention. The art work by Keith Rocco is also a nice touch, effecting without sentimentality, historical art which contributes to the whole.

My son and I share a catering business, and this is our favorite cook-book. Every recipe is tried and true, and uses ingredients that are easy to find. I was hoping to get another copy of "Dinner on the Diner", because I have a hard time keeping up with mine(It is always at his house)! I guess being from Tennessee makes this book more special; and the fact that we actually did get to have "Dinner on the Diner" back in the early 1980's, and spend the night on one of the sleeping cars. I like the recommendations for different types of parties,as they are always such great sounding menus. We have many favorite recipes that we use from this book. If it were still being published, I would recommend this book to all of my friends....well,maybe not, as I don't want them to know "ALL" of my secrets! muffin mccarty5

One of the things I have enjoyed the most in reading (and re-reading) the Time-Life Civil War series are the volumes devoted to the war in the West. Most of my early reading on the Civil War consisted of the works of Bruce Catton, whose history of the Army of the Potomac obviously focuses on what was happening in the East with the clashes between Union troops and Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Jerry Korn's account of "The Fight for Chattanooga" follows up on Time-Life volumes devoted to Shiloh, the Vicksburg campaign, and the battles in Tennessee from Tupelo to Stones River. Now a Federal army under General William Rosecrans faced Confederate troops under General Braxton Bragg.

Korn divides his narrative into five chapters: (1) Breakthrough at Tullhoma relates how the stalemate between the two armies after the Federal victory at Stones River was finally broken forcing Bragg into an orderly withdrawal; (2) River of Blood tells of the battle on the Chickamauga, where the Confederate attack was strengthened by the arrival of troops from James Longstreet's I Corp (a sidebar in this chapter tells the story of the legendary Johnny Clem, the drummer boy who would be the last man active in the armed forces who had fought in the Civil War); (3) Besieged Chattanooga offers a bit of a twist as it is the Union forces, now under the command of George Thomas, that are on the defense; (4) The Contest for Knoxville follows the Federal advancement on the Tennessee capital; and (5) Decision on Missionary Ridge covers the final Battle for Chattanooga, which involves the Federals taking Lookout Mountain and pushing the Confederates off of Missionary Ridge, thereby gaining control of the Chattanooga Valley.

With Union armies in control of Tennessee, the gateway to the heart of the Confederacy was now open to the invaders. The battle on the Chickamauga River is the key part of this volume, as Korn makes excellent use of a series of battlefield maps to chart the course of events. By the end of the book, General William T. Sherman is planning a Federal advance on city of Atlanta the following spring. As always, this Time-Life volume is full of historic photographs, etchings, paintings and other illustrations. Certainly you will have a better understanding of this part of the war in the West after reading "The Fight for Chattanooga."

This book is probably the most concentrated source of material on the Great Locomotive Chase that I have ever seen, and yet is presented in a highly readable format. Mr. Bogle has provided an impressive array of data on both engines and many rare photos of them from the 19th century up until today, as well as a prodigious amount on the participants themselves. Paintings and drawings by Wilbur Kurtz graphically illustrate key events in the raid and bring to life an event that today still captures the imagination. With chapters devoted to the films made of this event and of the Medal of Honor (first awarded to the raid participants), this book is guaranteed to provide many hours of fascinating reading for not only the railfan or modeler but also the Civil War historian.

I picked up a copy for two reasons: I enjoy alternate history, and I'm a Chattanooga native. The more I read, the closer it brought me to the actual battlesites-which I haven't visited in over a decade. The characters were well written and seemed alive; I thoroughly enjoyed the details. A Sidewise Award Nominee for 2002. For Civil War fans I also recommend Ward Moore's Bring the Jubilee and Harry Harrison's Stars and Stripes Trilogy.

Somewhat of a historical novel buff, I picked up McIntire's book on a whim. While the subject matter looked promising, I later wondered if I'd picked up some kind of southern "yeah, well if Lee had been at Chattanooga . . ." sour grapes drivel (even being a southerner myself doesn't make me want to read THAT). It didn't take but a few moments - his prologue in fact - to realize that what I was reading was an impartial "what if", one which just happened to pick a Civil War battle as its subject.

And McIntire chooses his battles well. The battle of Chattanooga is widely know for its gaffs and heroics (on both sides) as well as its strategic importance. The North had the opportunity to completely strangle the South, and the South desperately needed to bounce back after devastating losses at Gettysburg and Vicksburg.

As someone who does not read textbook history well, I was pleased to find that McIntire writes both knowledgably and comfortably. The battle scenes are realistic and most characters are developed very well. Simply put, it is a good blend of history and the author's imagination, and that makes for a good read.

Civil War expert Dennis McIntire's Lee At Chattanooga: A Novel Of What Might Have Been is a fascinating "what if" alternate history novel about Robert E. Lee and Braxton Bragg. Lee At Chattanooga is an intriguing and imaginative exploration of the perennial question: what if it had been Lee who was involved in the Chattanooga campaign? A heavily researched and fascinatingly explored scenario unfolds in the resulting intricate chronicle, Lee at Chattanooga. Dennis McIntire's makes his characters come alive and this unusual story unfold with such compelling realism that he has created a work of historical fiction which totally engages the reader from first page to last -- and makes Lee At Chattanooga a "must read" for all dedicated Civil War buffs.

Steven Woodworth's tour book is excellent for the novice who wants more than the average tour of the battlefield. This is apparently his goal for the book. Other than some out of chronological order stops, I found the tour easy to follow and the maps easy to use. The information most useful from this book is the section on the battles of Chattanooga. I have not found a better quick tour of Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain anywhere. What I didn't like about the book was the fact that it extensively sampled from material already available elsewhere and provided no new information on places to visit at Chickamauga. If you want the best tour, get the US Army War College Guide to Chickamauga and correlate the stops from it while using Woodworths maps. In summary, if you are a novice to the Civil War Battlefield or have never been to ChickChatt National Park this book is for you. If you are a veteran of the Civil War Battlefield it's not.

I have spent three days on the Chickamauga battlefield with this book. Since I live in the area, the days were not consecutive and I did some of the stops twice, but it only added to my pleasure. This book will give you all the details you want to know.

I grew up near Gettysburg and thought I could not love a place as much as I do Gettysburg; but with this book as my guide, Chickamauga is getting close.

This series (Hallowed Ground--two books so far, the other is on Gettysburg, which I've also used and reviewed) takes you "off the beaten path" and gives you insight into the battle that you do not get from the official park tour. If you include the option excursions you will really enrich your trip.

The maps are clear and the directions from stop to stop are percise. The book is also illustrated and enhanced with various drawings from Battles and Leaders of the Civil War.

I definitely recommend it to you. This book, like the one on Gettysburg, says it will take you six hours to hit all the stops--perhaps if you rushed and didn't take time to think about what you're seeing and reading; I recommend eight hours as a minimum, because the optional excursions are worth it.

This is a great battlefield guide, full of clear, easy to understand instructions and maps. By far the best battlefield guide of any I've read. If you really want to understand where you are in the park, and what happened where, buy this book. Read it first, then carry it with you for the tour.

I found this book to be very enjoyable reading. The book goes into depth about the battle that occured at Chickamauga and Chattanooga, but does not require the reader to be familiar with Civil War history. I found this book to be easy to read as well as enjoyable. Unfortunately, Bowers writes with a sympathetic viewpoint towards the CSA and goes into detail about Chickamauga (which was a confederate victory) but barely gleems over the battle of Chattanooga. good book for the lay reader, but you historians and civil war buffs may be disappointed.

No one will ever accuse John Bowers of letting historical facts get in the way of telling a good story. Hyperbole? Lively? This is a good overview of the campaign, especially for beginners, but Bowers is really interested in telling dramatic stories about the major figures. But he needs to check his facts. For example, on page 101 he introduces Ambrose Bierce, a lieutenant in the 9th Indiana Infantry, and uses an excerpt from Bierce's post-war short story "Chickamauga" to illustrate the fighting. But on page 146 Bowers calls him Captain Bierce, an officer in an Ohio battery and chronicler of the battle. Although a serious student of the battle will do much better to read Steven Woodworth and Peter Cozzens, many will find Bowers very entertaining. Bowers is from East Tennessee and is the grandson of a Confederate cavalryman who fought in the battle. Bowers' best story in this book is in the Acknowledgements and concerns a Virginia patrician historian at the New York City Civil War Round Table. This alone is worth the cover price!

This book is one of the best history books I've read in ages. The story is presented in a gripping style and the characterizations and revelations are done majestically. Take for example this description of Leonidas Polk: "A handsome man with a full head of wavy graying hair and strong Roman features, he always seemed on the verge of giving a benediction or asking that the fried chicken be passed."

Mr. Bower's descriptions are entertaining and enlightening. Chicamauga isn't about strategy, it was a soldiers fight. What mattered was the character of the men involved. This book goes into the details. I cannot recommend this more highly.