Abraham Lincoln

Format:

Book (regular print)

Title:

Abraham Lincoln

Author:

Gilpin, Caroline Crosson.

ISBN:

9781426310850

9781426310867

Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2012]

Physical Description:

31 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm

Series title(s):

National Geographic readers.

Contents:

A much-loved president -- A country boy -- Growing up -- In his time -- Becoming a leader -- 9 awesome facts -- Slavery -- Civil War -- Gettysburg Address -- Lincoln's last days -- Lincoln's life -- Be a quiz whiz!

Summary:

There are some things you might not know about the man responsible for the Emancipation Proclamation. Kids learn about Abraham Lincoln through timeliness, quotes, and peculiar facts.

Program Information:

Accelerated Reader LG 3.9 0.5.

Personal Subject:

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865-Juvenile literature.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. (OCoLC)fst00030184

Subject(s):

Presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Presidents -- United States -- Biography

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile literature.

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Geographic Term:

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile literature.

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Lyons Public Library	JBB 921 LIN	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Newberg Public Library	921 LINCOLN, ABRAHAM	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of our 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln and his historic decision to abolish slavery. Readers will also learn why this decision impacted the United States, as well as the extent of Lincoln's impact as a fearless leader of the Civil War.

In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore.

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Author Notes

CAROLINE CROSSON GILPIN has been a writer, editor, and teacher for 25 years. She is currently a newspaper education editor, freelance writer, as well as a writing coach. She received her Bachelor's Degree in English from Connecticut College and obtained a Master's Degree in Journalism from Temple University. She currently lives in Scarsdale, New York with her three children and their dog, Maggie. The author lives in Scarsdale, New York.

Reviews (2)

Horn Book Review

These easy-reader biographies cover major life events: birth, schooling, and adult accomplishments. Lincoln is geared toward newly independent readers; King provides more detail for confident readers. In both, simple sentences and vocabulary along with plenty of text boxes, photos, and archival images make for an energetic if busy design. King includes an index. Timeline. Glos. (c) Copyright 2013. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Beautifully illustrated with reproductions and both contemporary and archival photos, this beginning reader biography recaps elements of Lincoln's life from childhood through his ongoing national legacy. Boxed facts and quotations from Lincoln himself are well set on the narrative pages, creating a layout that is engaging without being overwhelmingly busy. As with many nonfiction series books for the early-reader audience, the choice of vocabulary words that are defined in the appended glossary is sometimes curious, and some highly complex subjects, such as slavery, will need more discussion. Overall, though, the content and the presentation, including a brief quiz at the end, offer a readily accessible entry to the world of biography. Age-appropriate digital add-ons (prizes for quiz completion and a QR code to a video) add to this title's appeal.--Goldsmith, Francisca Copyright 2010 Booklist

A Much-Loved President	p. 4
A Country Boy	p. 6
Growing Up	p. 8
In His Time	p. 10
Becoming a Leader	p. 12
9 Awesome Facts	p. 14
Slavery	p. 16
Civil War	p. 20
The Gettysburg Address	p. 24
Lincoln's Last Days	p. 26
Lincoln's Life	p. 28
Be a Quiz Whiz!	p. 30
Glossary	p. 32

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