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My Teacher for President
Ages 5–8 · 2004
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2003 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Abe Lincoln
By Kay Winters, Nancy Carpenter (Illustrator)
A boy's love for books shapes his destiny and changes the world.
40 pages· 1,056 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a humble log cabin, a young boy discovers the magic of storytelling and the power of words. As he traces letters in sand and snow, his passion for reading grows. This love for books propels him on a journey from a curious child to the sixteenth president of the United States. Explore how Abraham Lincoln's early life and dedication to learning transformed him into a leader who changed the world. What role did books play in shaping his extraordinary path?
From the publisher
Presents an illustrated biography of Abraham Lincoln, describing how his lifelong love for reading helped him to become the sixteenth president of the United States.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,056
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 700L
What readers & critics say
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“I loved this story of Abraham Lincoln and his upbringing. He had an interesting childhood full of trials and sorrow and moving from place to place. Most of all I loved learning how his love of books came to be.”
Mom of Boys
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