Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln (Turning Point Books) - Hardcover

St. George, Judith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399241744 ISBN 13: 9780399241741

Publisher: Philomel Books, 2008

Synopsis

Abraham Lincoln grew up poor and without schooling in a Kentucky wilderness and lost his mother before he was ten. It was sparkplug Sally Bush Johnston who married his father, brought a library of books to their log cabin home, and believed in Abe from the beginning. She was an inspiring turning point for young Abe, who went on to become America?s sixteenth and most popular and respected president.

A spirited introduction to the great American for young readers and a glimpse of how any human can rise to surprising heights.

About this title

About the Author:

Judith St. George has published dozens of successful nonfiction books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning So You Want to Be President? and the historical Turning Point series, including You’re On Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt; Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln; and Take the Lead, George Washington. You can visit her online at www.judithstgeorge.com.

Review:

“Fast-paced. . . . Children accustomed to typically staid photographs of Lincoln will laugh out loud seeing him depicted as a squalling baby and a young boy riding a pet pig.”—School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0399241744
• ISBN 13: 9780399241741
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Faulkner Matt