Finding Lincoln
Finding Lincoln
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Finding Lincoln

Written by Ann Malaspina & illustrated by Colin Bootman
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
59
Words per page
AD650L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 2009
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In segregated 1950s Alabama, Louis cannot use the public library to research a class assignment, but one of the librarians lets him in after hours and helps him find the book that he needs. Includes an author’s note with historical information about library segregation in the South.

What Kind of Book is Finding Lincoln

Topics

Abraham Lincoln  historybooks and librariesculturethe libraryprejudice and racism1950 - 1999segregation

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Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780807524350
    Publication Date
    January 1, 2009
    Publisher
    Albert Whitman and Company
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    59
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2008055551
    Lexile® Level
    AD650L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    132289
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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