1809-1865

Recounts the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth and his co-conspirators following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

Highlights the life and achievements of the sixteenth president of the United States.

Forensic scientists discover new details about a deadly winter in the Jamestown settlement, and investigate the possibility that medical negligence ensured the death of Abraham Lincoln after he was shot.

"There's a common myth that says Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president, wrote the Gettysburg Address on the back of an envelope while on a trip by train. Although that makes for a good story, it's just a story! Readers will discover other myths about Lincoln, but more importantly, they will learn the facts about his time in the White House. Primary sources of Lincoln and his era help readers make connections to the text, and a timeline of Lincoln's life rounds out this important reading experience"--.

A brief biography of Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States. Presented in Spanish.

Recounts the twelve-day pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth, covering the chase through Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, with a discussion of Abraham Lincoln as a father, husband, and friend that examines the impact of his death on those close to him.

Recounts the twelve-day pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth, covering the chase through Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, with a discussion of Abraham Lincoln as a father, husband, and friend that examines the impact of his death on those close to him.

Looks at the lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, including their friendship and their affect on Emancipation and the Civil War.

Provides a brief history of Presidents' Day, discussing the holiday's origins and traditions. Also discusses the lives and presidencies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Includes a craft, a recipe, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Describes the origins of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment, while providing a background on Abraham Lincoln's life, entry into politics, and views on slavery.