What Lincoln Said
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

What Lincoln Said

By Sarah L. Thomson, James E. Ransome (Illustrator)

Discover how a humble farm boy became a president determined to change a nation.

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32 pages· 1,021 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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From humble beginnings, Abraham Lincoln rose to become a pivotal leader. With a commitment to honesty and hard work, he transformed from a farm boy to a lawyer and eventually the President. Facing the monumental challenge of a divided nation, Lincoln's resolve to end slavery defined his presidency. Through his own words, experience his humor, strength, and unwavering determination. What drove this remarkable man to lead a country through its darkest times? Explore the journey of a leader who dared to dream of a united nation.

From the publisher

Integrates Abraham Lincoln’s famous words to tell the story of his life from a farm boy to a lawyer to the President of the United States, illuminating his passions, sense of humor, strength, and flexibility that made him an outstanding leader.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,021
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD670L
Themes & topics
Books about Abraham LincolnBooks about AmericaBooks about US PresidentsBooks about giving speeches
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
128432
Publication
Published
December 23, 2008
First published
January 1, 2008
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060848194

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