Lincoln: A Photobiography

Title: Lincoln: A Photobiography
Author: Russell Freedman
Publisher: Sandpiper
Reading Level: 3 and up
Pages: 141
Genre: Non-fiction










Summary:

If you've ever wondered about the president Abraham Lincoln, then this is the book to read. This photobiography starts out when Lincoln was a child and it goes through his life to his assassination. Fun facts are all over the place. For example, did you know that he hated being called Abe? He also worked as a flatboatman when he turned 17. When he was older he left to figure out who he was and get to work. At 23 he ran for the Illinois state legislature, but he lost coming in at eighth. He decided to start a general store and it eventually 'winked out,' leaving a $1,100 debt. Lincoln payed off every cent over the next 15 years. Soon he met Mary, his soon-to-be-wife, but her parents opposed it vigorously. However, this did not stop them. Lincoln was still interested in politics, so he got a hold of every book of the law he could. he studied up and became very well educated. His self-education eventually led him to becoming the nation's president. This book contains many more facts about Lincoln and his life, but it is a unique biography because of the pictures with it. Almost every page has a picture or two on it. These pictures are all real, and some are very graphic. However, the pictures make the book, and help people to see what things were like in a visual way instead of just a verbal way.

My Reaction:

I did not think that I would enjoy this book. However, once I got into it, I was eagerly turning the page to learn a new fact about 'Honest Abe.'

Potential Problems:

Some of the picture (Of the Civil War) are very graphic and might not be appropriate for young children.

Recommendations:

I would recommend this book to all who live in America. We should know about our presidents and what they have done for us. I think this is a great, and simple read to help people learn more about the president.