Author: Thomas F. Schwartz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607109365
Category : Presidents
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Book Description
The sixteenth president of the United States was an exceptionally astute politician who has left a compelling story and legacy that continues to intrigue scholars and historians today. He led the nation through its greatest constitutional, military, and moral crisis--the Civil War. Inside the luxurious padded cover of Abraham Lincoln, discover removable facsimiles of rare documents of historic importance. Inside a fascinating political journey, explore his life in the White House from 1861-65, learn more about the Gettysburg Address and why it has been the most quoted speech throughout U.S. history, and finally read the details surrounding his assassination in 1865. Luxurious padded cover reminds readers that extra care has been taken to produce this exceptional work of literary art. Perfect for scholars, historians, and any home library. Abraham Lincoln is a terrific compilation and resource about one of the nation's most powerful men.
Author: Brad Meltzer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0803740832
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
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Each picture book in this series is a biography of an American hero, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. (Cover may vary) The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln's compassion made him a great leader. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Author: David A. Adler
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 1430130369
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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"This presentation of the pertinent facts of the life, times, and importance of the sixteenth president of the United States is a good starting point for children beginning history studies and biographies." - School Library Journal
Author: Ingri D'Aulaire
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780385241083
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Text and illustrations present the life of the boy born on the Kentucky frontier who became the sixteenth president of the United States.
Author: Brad Meltzer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525552952
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
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The littlest readers can learn about Abraham Lincoln in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. In this new board book format, the very youngest readers can learn about one of America's icons in the series's signature lively, conversational style. The short text focuses on drawing inspiration from these iconic heroes, and includes an interactive element and factual tidbits that young kids will be able to connect with. This volume tells the story of Abraham Lincoln, America's sixteenth president.
Author: Jack E. Levin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982188588
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address illustrated with period illustrations and battlefield images by Mathew Brady and other photographers of the era.
Author: Clara Ingram Judson
Publisher: Young Voyageur
ISBN: 0760352259
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
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This sharply written and richly illustrated biography of Abraham Lincoln cover's the man's life, from his youth in Kentucky, through his political career, and his tragic death.
Author: Lane Smith
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1596436085
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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From the bestselling author of "It's a Book" comes a funny, touching tale about the legacy of America's greatest president. Full color.
Author: Philip B. Kunhardt
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN: 9780517207154
Category : Presidents
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This illustrated biography of the 16th president of the United States was originally a companion volume to a historic television documentary. It includes recreated images of Lincoln and his contemporaries from photographs, daguerreotypes, prints and cartoons of the day.
Author: Maira Kalman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0147517982
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Fans of Who Was? and Jean Fritz will love this introduction to our sixteenth President by beloved author and illustrator Maira Kalman. Who was Lincoln really? This little girl wants to find out. She discovers, among other things, that our sixteenth president was a man who believed in freedom for all, had a dog named Fido, loved Mozart, apples, and his wife's vanilla cake, and kept his notes in his hat. From his boyhood in a log cabin to his famous presidency and untimely death, Maira Kalman shares Lincoln's remarkable life with young readers in a fresh and exciting way.
