Abraham Lincoln

By Tanya Lee Stone

Part of the DK Biography series

Discover how a humble lawyer became a revered leader during America's darkest hour.

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128 pages· 21,989 words· Est. 2 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the extraordinary journey of Abraham Lincoln, from his humble beginnings on a frontier farm to becoming the president who navigated the nation through the Civil War. This visually captivating biography reveals how a struggling small-town lawyer rose to greatness, becoming one of America's most revered leaders. With full-color photographs and insightful sidebars, delve into the life and times of Lincoln, uncovering the challenges he faced and the legacy he left behind. What made this man a symbol of hope and unity during the nation's most turbulent era? Uncover the answers within.

From the publisher

Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States, led the nation through its darkest hour-the Civil War. Find out about Lincoln’s childhood on a frontier farm, how a struggling small town lawyer became president, and why he became one of America’s most revered leaders. In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh voices and DK design values to give readers the most information-packed, visually exciting biographies on the market today. Full-color photographs of people, places, and artifacts, and sidebars on related subjects add dimension and relevance to stories of famous lives that students will love to read. Modern scholarship and a variety of narrative approaches give today’s reader a chance to explore the extraordinary world of Abraham Lincoln. This new way of looking at classic subjects creates a unique reading experience that breathes life into the book-report and summer-reading repertoire. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

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