Author : Carl Sandburg
Publisher :
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 20,93 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Presidents
ISBN :
Adapted from the author's Abraham Lincoln: the prairie years, this narrative covers Lincoln's early life, up until he left home at age nineteen.
Author : Brad Meltzer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 21,42 MB
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0803740832
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 : Kay Winters
Publisher : Aladdin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,47 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781416912682
Learn about the early life of Abraham Lincoln in this picture book biography that Kirkus Reviews calls “a moving tribute to the power of books and words.” In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back. When he grew up, he became the sixteenth president of the United States. His name was Abraham Lincoln. He loved books. They changed his life. He changed the world.
Author : Maira Kalman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 18,11 MB
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0147517982
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.
Author : Martha Brenner
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 10,36 MB
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0525647171
Was Abe Lincoln absent-minded? Indeed! President Lincoln came up with a trick involving his stovepipe hat to nudge his memory! Fascinating anecdotes and historical context enrich this expanded biographical picture book that brings to life one of our nation's most revered presidents. Long before he became the 16th president, Abe Lincoln started out as a frontier lawyer. He resorted to sticking letters and notes deep inside his hat so they stayed handy. Adapted from the Step into Reading leveled reader of the same name, author Martha Brenner has revised and enriched her original text to include more historical material and resources for those who want to explore this captivating figure further. Illustrator Brooke Smart's clever art makes history more appealing than ever. Including both humor and painful, hard-hitting American history, this new edition traces Lincoln's evolution into a compelling commander-in-chief during a contentious time in our nation's history. Young readers will be intrigued!
Author : Steve Metzger
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 24,41 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0545520452
A fresh and heartwarming story about Abraham Lincoln and the young girl who inspired his signature beard. Abraham Lincoln is one of the most recognizable people, let alone presidents, in the history of the United States. Perhaps it's because his face can be seen everywhere from the $5 bill in your wallet and the penny in your pocket to national monuments across the country. Or maybe it's simply because of his signature beard. Could you ever picture Lincoln without it? I bet you would never guess that there is one little girl in particular to thank for Lincoln's beard.LINCOLN AND GRACE is the story of Grace Bedell--the eleven-year-old who got a President to listen to her advice. In addition to learning the fascinating true story behind Lincoln's beard, children will love it because it shows that one voice--even one as small as their own--can matter.
Author : David Von Drehle
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 30,6 MB
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 080507970X
"Von Drehle has chosen a critical year ('the most eventful year in American history' and the year Lincoln rose to greatness), done his homework, and written a spirited account."N"Publishers Weekly."
Author : AnnMarie Anderson
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 12,65 MB
Release : 2014-12-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0545633664
Meet one of America's favorite presidents! Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He led the country through the Civil War, helped end slavery, and wore a stovepipe hat. But there's a lot more to learn about Honest Abe! Learn all about Lincoln's life in this new biography.The WHEN I GROW UP easy readers are the perfect introductory biography series. Each book takes the reader on a journey from a recognizable figure's obscure childhood to famed adulthood. Aspirational first-person text is accompanied by a mix of photography and illustrations. This fun take on the early biography is ideal for home or the classroom and will inspire children to live out their dreams.
Author : Ann McGovern
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,47 MB
Release : 1992-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780808579205
Illustrated text reveals the kind of life a child would lead if he had grown up in the days of Lincoln's boyhood
Author : Jim Aylesworth
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 36,25 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0439925487
"Rhythmic verse tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's life, from his childhood in the wilderness of Illinois to his famous achievements as president"--Provided by publisher.
