Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Emancipation Proclamation The Emancipation Proclamation Brendan January Tells the story of the document which led eventually to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment and relates the role of President Lincoln in freeing the slaves. OL14852086W
Civil War ends Civil War ends Corinne J. Naden Describes the aftermath of the Civil War, including the assassination of Lincoln, Reconstruction, and the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant. OL14856464W
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Lucia Raatma A biography of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, known as a wise and compassionate man and an eloquent speaker, whose determination helped preserve the Union during the C… OL15050490W
The Emancipation Proclamation The Emancipation Proclamation Stephen Krensky "An analysis of the Emancipation Proclamation, with information on how it was created and its impact on American history"--Provided by publisher. OL16977810W
Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation in American history Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation in American history David M. Holford Examines the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, showing its creation as a war measure designed to bring the southern states back to the Union and discussing its effectiveness in freeing the sl… OL1847506W
He has shot the president! He has shot the president! Don Brown Explores the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the manhunt that followed. Text and illustrations chronicle the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, from Booth's triple assassination plot a… OL19710067W
Abe Lincoln Abe Lincoln Kay Winters "The story of how a boy who loved to read changed the world forever." This is a captivating book, written in what seems to me to be free verse. I would say it is suitable for all elementary grades, t… OL1984777W
Let's read about-- Abraham Lincoln Let's read about-- Abraham Lincoln Sonia Black A brief biography of the sixteenth president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who served led the country through the difficult times of the Civil War. OL2348977W
Abe Lincoln goes to Washington, 1837-1865 Abe Lincoln goes to Washington, 1837-1865 Cheryl Harness Portrays Lincoln's life as a lawyer in Springfield, Illinois, a devoted husband and father, and president during the Civil War years. OL24812449W
If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln Ann McGovern Describes homes, food, clothing, school, work and play of children who lived in New Salem and Springfield when Abraham Lincoln did. OL2657021W
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Ingri Parin D'Aulaire,Edgar Parin D'Aulaire Text and illustrations present the life of the boy born on the Kentucky frontier who became the sixteenth president of the United States. OL4771372W
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln George Sullivan Presents a biography, including excerpts from his speeches, letters, and other writings, of the man who was President during the Civil War. OL65961W
President Obama and a new birth of freedom President Obama and a new birth of freedom Joseph Cummins "On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord . . . . Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the wo… OL8808552W