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A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln (Picture Book Biography) | 
| Author: David A. Adler
Creators: John Wallner, Alexandra Wallner
Publisher: Holiday House
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1510155
Media: Library Binding
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 0823407314
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.70924
EAN: 9780823407316
ASIN: 0823407314
Publication Date: March 1989
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Product Description
Follows the life of the popular president, from his childhood on the frontier to his assassination after the end of the Civil War.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Bob Soriano TED 451 October 24, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I enjoyed this book as a tool for children in the primary grades especially. The content and illustrations are not thorough enough for older children but are perfect for students in the K-3 ages. The length of the book was appropriate but it seemed to sometimes drag on for a while. I especially liked the timeline at the end of the story which is typical in this specific series of books. The depiction of Abe Lincoln was just right for the intended audience and it allowed the readers to understand why he is such a hero in this country.
ChristinaTED451-Simple Book for Primary Grades August 2, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I found this book to be very short and to the point. The illustrations are ok, some reviewers thought the depiction of Abraham was not realistic. I think the total summary of illustrations of the man are appropriate enough for primary graders that aren't going to know the difference anyway. Hopefully, if this book is used in the classroom, it will be supplemented by URL sites or pictures of the real Abraham Lincoln and places associated with him during his life. I agree with one reviewer in that this book might bring up topics too mature for children under 8 with pictures of a slavery auction and assasination. If you know what your answers will be to awkward questions that might come up from your students about these topics, I think this is a fine book to use to at least introduce them to this famous American President.
Good Intro for Preschoolers July 27, 2000
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
My four year olds really liked this book and Adler's book on George Washington. We have looked at some of the other books in the series, and the subject matter in some others seems too old for preschoolers. My preschoolers were interested in the Lincoln and Washington books because they liked hearing about presidents and (because they are boys!) wars. But one caution about the Lincoln book: be prepared to talk about Lincoln getting shot (there's an illustration of this happening). Also, the book discusses slavery and depicts a slave auction. The pictures are as innocuous as possible, and my children were not upset, but you should plan in advance for how you are going to introduce this piece of history in an age appropriate way.
 Don't waste your money on this book! May 24, 2000
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
Don't bother to buy this book. David Adler merely collectsfacts about the life of Abraham Lincoln and connects them together. Alist of facts do not a story make! Lincoln was a fascinating man, with a sense of humor and a strong will and an honest character who seems to have truly cared for others. None of this comes out in Adler's books. Not even listed as facts in his boring way. I gave the book one star because the artist shouldn't be punished for illustrating the wrong book. But the people in the pictures are barely identifiable. Buy another biography, like Abraham Lincoln, which won a Caldicot award and has been around for decades. I doubt Adler's book will last that long.
 Great beginner biography April 6, 2000
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Perfect biography for first through fourth graders. Adorablecartoon pictures and packed with information.
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