I Am Abraham Lincoln (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780803740839)

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. (Cover may vary)

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!

Author: Brad Meltzer
ISBN-10: 0803740832
ISBN-13: 9780803740839
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
Language: English
Published: 01/14/2014
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.10h x 7.83w x 0.38d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 165584 / I Am Abraham Lincoln


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2014 pg. 274
Entertainment Weekly 01/24/2014 pg. 70
School Library Journal 04/01/2014 pg. 181
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 194 - Recommended, Satisfactory