Discover how Abraham Lincoln's leadership helped guide the United States through one of the most difficult periods in its history.
In Abraham Lincoln: One-of-a-Kind Leader, children explore how Lincoln rose from humble beginnings to become the nation's sixteenth president. Children learn about the challenges he faced during the Civil War and how his decisions helped preserve the United States and advance the cause of freedom. Along the way, kids gain a deeper understanding of the people, events, and ideas that shaped Lincoln's life and leadership. Full-color photographs and illustrations bring history to life and help children connect to the world he lived in.
Abraham Lincoln: One-of-a-Kind Leader
- Explores Abraham Lincoln's leadership, perseverance, and enduring influence on the United States
- Includes a timeline linking Abraham Lincoln's life to world events and significant moments in history
- Provides meaningful activities inspired by his life and accomplishments
Add context, color, and character to history with Abraham Lincoln: One-of-a-Kind Leader!
The One-of-a-Kind series takes a fresh look at history's most fascinating figures, going beyond the biographies you may already know by adding context, color, and character to each person's story. Instead of focusing only on major accomplishments, these books weave in the wider world around each historical figure--what else was happening at the time, who influenced them, and how their actions helped shape the era they lived in--so children can better understand why their contributions still matter. Each title also includes a timeline that connects the person's life to key events in history and engaging activities that help bring their experiences and ideas to life.