1861-1865

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

"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"--.

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.

Contains a graphic novel-style biography of the life and exploits of President Abraham Lincoln.

"Describes the life, presidency, and legacy of Abraham Lincoln"--Provided by publisher.

"A middle-grade nonfiction book about one of America's most historically resonant images, the circumstances surrounding its creation, and the larger story it tells about Abraham Lincoln's life"--.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Abraham Lincoln. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States? He believed in freedom and equality. Discover more in Abraham Lincoln, a title in the Historical Figures series."--.

"With the stroke of a pen, President Abraham Lincoln freed the South's enslaved people in the midst of the brutal U.S. Civil War. Or did he? Who did the Emancipation Proclamation really free? What effect did it have on the course of the Civil War? And what became of the inkstand with which he wrote the famous document? Find the answers to these questions and discover more of what an artifact can tell us about history"--Back cover.

Discusses the reasons for Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and its impact on the institution of slavery and on the course of the Civil War.