Long, Tall Lincoln

Written by Jennifer Dussling · Illustrated by Chin Ko

Part of the I Can Read History series

The life of Abraham Lincoln, from his humble beginnings to his presidency and the Civil War.

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32 pages· 723 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 560L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the life of Abraham Lincoln, a leader who defied expectations with his humor and wrestling matches, yet stood firm for fairness and unity. This engaging biography for young readers reveals the milestones of Lincoln's journey, complete with a timeline and rare photographs. How did this unconventional man become a symbol of freedom? Dive into the story of the long and tall president who changed America forever.

From the publisher

Abraham Lincoln didn’t look like a president. He didn’t always act like a president, either–he liked to wrestle with his sons and tell jokes. But he always fought for fairness, freedom, and unity.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Abraham Lincoln’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical photographs at the back of book. Complete with a timeline, photographs, and little-known facts about the United States’ sixteenth president: the long and tall Abraham Lincoln.Long, Tall Lincoln is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

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