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Author: Carl Sandburg
Publisher:
Published: 1928
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAdapted 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
Published: 2014-01-14
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 0803740832
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEach 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
Published: 2006-01-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781416912682
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn 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: Carl Sandburg
Publisher:
Published: 1956
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9780329039042
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of Lincoln's boyhood, taken from the first part of "Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years."
Author: Steve Metzger
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2013-01-01
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 0545520452
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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
Published: 2012-10-30
Total Pages: 480
ISBN-13: 080507970X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"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: Carl Sandburg
Publisher: Turtleback
Published: 1975-01-01
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9780606018012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAbe spends his youth helping on his father's farm, participating in country sports and reading until, at nineteen, he leaves home to seek his fortune
Author: Maira Kalman
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2017-01-03
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 0147517982
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFans 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: Ann McGovern
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Published: 1992-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780808579205
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIllustrated text reveals the kind of life a child would lead if he had grown up in the days of Lincoln's boyhood
Author: Martha Brenner
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 2022-02-08
Total Pages: 49
ISBN-13: 0525647171
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWas 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!
