1809 – 1865
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving during the Civil War. He is best known for leading the country through its greatest crisis, preserving the Union, and working to end slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln’s leadership and his famous speeches, like the Gettysburg Address, have made him one of the most revered figures in American history. His presidency ended tragically when he was assassinated in 1865.
Picture books
Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale
Delightful story from Lincoln’s childhood, with an unexpected lesson
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Looking at Lincoln
Introduction to Lincoln’s life for young readers
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Abe Lincoln: His Wit and Wisdom from A-Z
Fun alphabet book about Lincoln’s life, thoughts, and accomplishments
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Lincoln Tells a Joke: How Laughter Saved the President (and the Country)
Story of Lincoln’s life with a focus on his humor
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Mr. Lincoln’s Boys
Life in the White House with Lincoln and his two youngest sons
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Chapter books
An Unlikely Friendship: A Novel of Mary Todd Lincoln and Elizabeth Keckley
Novel about the friendship between Mary Todd Lincoln and a freed black seamstress
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Non-fiction books
Biographies
Activities
Abraham Lincoln for Kids: His Life and Times with 21 Activities
Activities inspired by Abraham Lincoln’s life
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