Who Was Abraham Lincoln? (edition 2008)

This biography describes the life and achievements of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. The book outlines his log-cabin origins, his term in Congress, his leadership in Civil War, the abolition of slavery, and his famous speeches that includes the Gettysburg address, the most famous oration in American history, 19 November 1863.
Abraham Lincoln was born to a family of farmers. He was a little boy living in the farm when his mother suddenly died. His father married a new woman who became his stepmom and cared for Abe, as he is fondly called. Lincoln grew to be very tall (six feet four inches tall). His legs were so long that his friends would make him walk into streams to see how deep they were. He was a voracious reader and when he grew up, he became a congressman, representing the state of Illinois. Then he became President of the United States, the only president during the Civil War.
My favorite part is when Abraham became president. He was a great president who guided the nation during the Civil War and ended slavery. A couple of days after the civil war, he was killed, the first president to be assassinated.
Target audience grades 5-7
This Big Head Series of children's books are terrific. This helps gives young readers a small look at a life of Abraham Lincoln's and his part in history. The illustrations are well done and comical. It is easy to read and students in middles grades 4-7 can easily comprehend and enjoy it.

Summary: This book startsoff telling you about Abraham Lincoln's childhood to include the loss of his mother at a young age. At the age of 21 Abe leaves home to explore different career opportunities to include politics. Abraham received about a year of schoolin which taught him ho to read and from there he read books to gain all his knowledge. He even became a lawyer by reading law books. The book goes on to discuss Abe's views and beliefs about blacks and slavery. The ups and downs of his political career are discussed to include how he gave up on politics for a short time. The reasons for the Civil War and the plans Abe had for reconstruction are covered. The Lincoln's family life to include the death of there two children and Abe is also covered.

Personal: This was a cool book to read. I learned all tis through my school years but have never seen it put into a short chapter book that a child might enjoy reading.

Extentions:
1) Complete a book report
2) Journal: What did you find interesting? What would yu like to know more about? ow does Abe's life compare to your own life? Feelings, thoughts, questions?
3) Complete a comprehension worksheet
4) Examine a penny: Can you see the statue of Abraham Lincoln?