Title: The Honest Words of Abe Lincoln
Author: Doreen Rappaport
Publisher: Hyperion Books CH
Date: 2007
Number of pages: 20 pages
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Summary: A wonderful overview of Abraham Lincoln's life. Seventeen pages of concise writing, each containing absolutely stunning illustrations, take you through Lincoln's childhood, early political years, presidency, and death. Lincoln's words are printed on every page, highlighting the important aspects of the story. This book can be used to introduce the presidency, slavery, Civil War, or civil rights. The Gettysburg Address is printed in the back, along with a list of important dates and a list of suggested further reading and Internet sites.
My reaction: Very informational, appealing to children, teaches history, and appeals to the children's crave to learn about former presidents.
Potential problems: The pictures do not match the text as well as I would have liked, and also it appears that the pictures are somewhat distracting
My recommendation: I think this book should be used in Elementary schools to introduce young children to history and the political system.
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