1809-1865

"Meet Fido--a 'yaller' mutt who was Abraham Lincoln's constant companion and pampered family pet at the time he was elected President. Smart, friendly, and frightened of loud noises, Fido was uniquely positioned to witness American history . . . when he wasn't trying to hide under a piece of furniture! Young readers will hear from Fido about Abraham Lincoln's love for all creatures (great and small), his unique methods of child-rearing, his most famous speeches--including the Emancipation Proclamation--and the tragedy that cut short his life"--Publisher.

"[The author] walks readers through twelve of Lincoln's . . . private notes, showcasing . . . [the] president's brilliance and empathy, but also his very human anxieties and ambitions"--Dust jacket.

An account of how counterfeiter Benjamin Boyd's gang stole the body of Abraham Lincoln and demanded Boyd's release from jail and two hundred thousand dollars as ransom and the efforts of the Secret Service to recover the remains.

Explores the history of the Lincoln Memorial.

"In 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Since then, the famous speech has led to many stories about it--but not all of them are true. Discover what's real and what's fiction through . . . leveled text containing primary sources"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life and accomplishments of Teresa Carre?o, one of the world's most famous pianists who, by age nine, performed for President Abraham Lincoln at the White House.

Briefly profiles the life of Abraham Lincoln, discussing his childhood, influences, political achievements, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"In 1859, eleven-year-old Nell goes to live with her aunt, Kate Warne, the first female detective for Pinkerton's National Detective Agency. Nell helps her aunt solve cases, including a mystery surrounding Abraham Lincoln, and the mystery of what happened to Nell's own father. Includes author's note and bibliographic references"--Provided by publisher.

A very brief biography of Abraham Lincoln.

"In February 1861 newly elected President Abraham Lincoln set out on a triumphant 2,000 mile cross-country railroad trip that would take him to his inauguration in Washington, D.C. At the same time, a band of fanatic southern Confederate sympathizers decided to stop Lincoln from reaching Washington and taking office. Furious because the new president's desire to end slavery threatened their way of life, they devised a secret plan: Lincoln would be murdered by an assassin's bullet in Baltimore. But as rushing railway trains carried Abraham Lincoln towards death, Detective Allan Pinkerton learned of the plot-and set out to save the president. Dive into this incredibly fun and suspenseful true story and learn what other history books never told you: the secret of Lincoln's great escape"--Provided by publisher.