Abraham Lincoln for Kids: His Life and Times with 21 ActivitiesProviding a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved presidents of all time, this illuminating activity book tells the rich story of Abraham Lincoln’s life and details the events of his era. Highlighting Lincoln’s warm, generous spirit and impressive intellect, the guide teaches children about his fascinating life story, his struggles at the onset of the Civil War, and his relevance in today’s world. Activities include delivering a speech, holding a debate, drawing political cartoons, and making a stovepipe hat or miniature Mississippi River flatboat. Lively sidebars, abundant photographs and illustrations, and fun projects help to kick the dust off old Honest Abe. Also included are selections from some of Lincoln’s most famous speeches and documents, as well as a resource section of Web sites to explore and sites to visit, making this a comprehensive Lincoln biography for young readers. |
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Abraham Lincoln for Kids
用戶評語 - treesform - Overstock.comI purchased this book for my 6 years old son I was dissapointed because it is for 9 years old and over I wish this important info was on the description of the book. 閱讀評論全文
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用戶評語 - SASegsworth - LibraryThingInformational and experiential book sharing Lincoln's life and culture with fun activities to help children identify with his life. 閱讀評論全文
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Chapter 3 The Long and Short of It | 33 |
Chapter 4 The Rail Splitter for President | 49 |
Chapter 5 A Task Before Me | 67 |
Chapter 6 We Must Think Anew and Act Anew | 83 |
Chapter 7 Increased Devotion | 103 |
Chapter 8 With Malice Toward None | 119 |
Abraham Lincoln Sites to Visit | 139 |
Web Sites to Explore | 142 |
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