I am Abraham Lincoln
I am Abraham Lincoln by Brad Meltzer is an illustrated biography published by Penguin on January 14, 2014. This 40-page book presents the life story of Abraham Lincoln in a simple and engaging manner, focusing on the character traits that made him a notable figure in American history. The narrative is told from a first-person perspective, making it accessible and playful for young readers.
In this book, readers will discover key moments from Lincoln’s childhood that shaped his compassionate leadership. The biography includes a timeline of significant events, photos that enhance the storytelling, and comic-book-style illustrations that appeal to children. This edition encourages discussions about Lincoln’s virtues and his role during the Civil War period, making it a valuable resource for introducing young audiences to important historical figures and themes in U.S. history.
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Each picture book in this series is a biography of an American hero, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic.
The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Included in each book are:
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln’s compassion made him a great leader.
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
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