lincoln, abraham

A renowned orator and writer, Lincoln believed that he must speak plainly so that every American, regardless of their level of education or literacy, would understand the complicated issues affecting the country during his presidency.

Simple text and illustrations look at the life of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States.

"Tell[s] the story of Teresa Carre?o, a child prodigy who played piano for Abraham Lincoln"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the history of Presidents' Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Examines the history of Presidents' Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

An exploration of slavery in the United States that discusses its importance to the southern states, laws, Abraham Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation, " and other related topics. Includes a time line and a writing activity.

Examines the events leading up to and following Abraham Lincoln's creation of the Emancipation Proclamation, asking readers questions about how they would have handled several of the decisions the president faced regarding slavery.

Contains key facts about the life of Abraham Lincoln from his childhood to his death, focusing on his political career and his term as the sixteenth president of the United States. Includes a time line, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.

Captioned illustrations highlight significant events surrounding the American Civil War.

This book examines the life of Abraham Lincoln in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.