Abraham Lincoln (In Their Own Words) [Paperback]

George Sullivan (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Abraham Lincoln tells the exciting story of the life of the sixteenth president of the United States using his own writing and speeches. Children will hear Lincoln's story as if they were really there.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-These biographies don't quite live up to their billing. At the beginning of each volume, the author discusses the differences between primary and secondary sources and the importance of using primary sources whenever possible. These introductions and the series title imply that the books rely heavily on the actual written and spoken words of the subject. Instead, what readers will find are perhaps a few more quotes than are common in biographies for young people, but the approach is not shatteringly different. The question, however, is whether this matters. These may not be unique biographies, but they are still well written, fast moving, and highly readable, squeezed into a small format that should appeal to many students. Both books feature black-and-white photos and reproductions, a useful index, a short bibliography of primary and secondary sources, and a short list of further readings, along with places to contact for further information. Certainly much has been written about these two figures and many libraries will find their shelves already well stocked. Those needing more materials, however, will find these to be solid choices.
Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, IL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439095549
• ISBN-13: 978-0439095549
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #409,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( L ) > Lincoln, Abraham

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BIOGRAPHY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, September 29, 2006

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This review is from: Abraham Lincoln (In Their Own Words) (Paperback)

I must agree with another reviewer who stated that this is probabl one of the best biographies of Abraham Lincoln for young people available today. This one has indeed been out for a while but it is certainly none the worse for wear. The book is very well researched, the text is easy to follow and the author's contunual use of direct quotes makes the reader feel apart of the story. I truely feel that the understanding of the great men and women of our past goes along way in developing good, solid and useful adults when studied by the young. Books such as this go along way in making that happen. Of the several biographies written for this age group addressing Lincoln, this is by far the best. I highly recommend this one.