lincoln, abraham

Presents a graphic novel that recounts the conspiracy by John Wilkes Booth and other Confederate sympathizers to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, the capture of the conspirators and death of Booth, and the funeral procession and entombment of the President in Springfield, Illinois.

Examines Abraham Lincoln's attitudes toward slavery, focusing on his years as president when he worked on the Emancipation Proclamation that freed the slaves, and on record: discussing his belief that the spread of slavery would destroy democracy.

Brings Lincoln to life by placing him in the context of his own personal background and the larger circumstances of the country's greatest conflict.

Briefly presents the life of this famous president from his birth until the age of twenty-eight.

A simple description of the life of Abraham Lincoln, presented from his point of view.

An illustrated account of the early life of Abraham Lincoln in the backwoods of Kentucky and Indiana, discussing how the support and encouragement of his stepmother Sally Johnston propelled him to success.

Lincoln defeats McClellan in the 1864 presidential election, as the Civil War continues.

Examines the life of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States who led the country in civil war in an effort to end slavery and preserve the Union. Presented in graphic novel form.

Describes the history of Presidents' Day, the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and the monuments honoring them, and ways of celebrating the holiday.

A biography of Abraham Lincoln for young readers, explaining why he is famous, and discussing his early life, his political career, and his actions as president during the Civil War. Includes lists of significant dates and words.