Young Abe Lincoln
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996 · Est. 15 min read-aloud

Young Abe Lincoln

By Cheryl Harness

Discover the early life of a boy destined to shape a nation.

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32 pages· 1,933 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Explore the formative years of young Abe Lincoln, a boy whose humble beginnings and pivotal experiences set him on a path to change his country forever. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, witness the moments that inspired him to seek public office and the spirit of a nation on the brink of transformation. What challenges did he face, and how did they mold the leader he would become? This insightful biography captures the essence of a future president's journey from obscurity to the threshold of greatness.

From the publisher

Ten score years ago, a remarkable boy was born into a remarkable country. Young Abe Lincoln tells the story of that boy, who went on to play an historic role in the shaping of his country. Written and illustrated by Cheryl Harness, this classic picture biography is now being reissued with a bold new paperback cover to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth.With vibrant artwork and carefully crafted text, Young Abe Lincoln is an appealing, insightful biography of Lincoln’s early life. With fun illustrations and a chatty narrative style, Cheryl Harness brings to life the experiences that sparked Abe to seek public office, and vividly captures the spirit of the times.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,933
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
1010L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about Abraham LincolnBooks about US PresidentsBooks about childhoodBooks about 19th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~X
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
17284
Publication
Published
September 1, 1998
First published
January 1, 1996
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780792227137

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