Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln
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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008 · Est. 31 min read-aloud

Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln

Written by Judith St. George · Illustrated by Matt Faulkner

Part of the Turning Points series

Discover the pivotal moment that set young Lincoln on his path to greatness.

3.9 Goodreads · 216 ratings
48 pages· 3,978 words· Est. 31 min read-aloud· 660L
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Young Abraham Lincoln, growing up in poverty in the Kentucky wilderness, faces a life-changing moment when Sally Bush Johnston enters his life. Her belief in him and her library of books ignite a spark in Abe, setting him on a path to become one of America's most revered presidents. What was the turning point that transformed a poor boy into a leader of a nation? Explore the early years of Lincoln's life and the influences that shaped his destiny in this captivating biography.

From the publisher

A look at the early years of our sixteenth president.

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
3,978
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about Abraham LincolnBooks about AmericaBooks about 19th centuryBooks about US PresidentsBooks about 1850-1899
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
119939
Publication
Published
January 22, 2015
First published
January 24, 2008
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780147514479

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