Abraham Lincoln: America's Great Emancipator: Educational Version

By Melissa Cleeman

Abraham Lincoln came from humble beginnings, but he learned from an early age the power of education. He wanted to help Americans and bring equality for all. During the Civil War, he put his skills to work. He made two famous speeches: The Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address. They changed the nation of America forever.

Find out more about this brave man and how he became the 16th President of the united States.

Ages 8 and up.
Reading Level: 7.2
Educational versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core Standards.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: LearningIsland.com
• Release date: Jan 17, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310474576

Melissa Cleeman

Melissa Cleeman lives with her boyfriend, Casey, her dog, Mia and a cat affectionately known as Doormat. As well as writing, she enjoys drawing, painting and reading.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN

America's Great Emancipator

By Melissa Cleeman

A LearningIsland.com

15 - Minute Book

Editor: Jennifer Robinson

Pictures by LOC except Lincoln Memorial by NPS

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Abraham Lincoln: America's Great Emancipator / Melissa Cleeman

Summary: A brief look at the life of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States.

1. Lincoln, Abraham. Juvenile Literature. 2. Civil War. Juvenile Literature. 3. Politics. Juvenile Literature.

Words: 2437

Reading Level: 7.2

Ages 8 and up.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN

America's Great Emancipator

Abraham Lincoln came from humble beginnings but he learned from an early age the power of education. He wanted to help Americans and bring equality for all. During the Civil War, he put his skills to work. He made two famous speeches: The Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address. They changed the nation of America forever.

Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace

Childhood and Growing Up

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in rural Kentucky. His parents were Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. He had an older sister, Sarah, and a younger brother named Thomas. Thomas died when he was a baby.

Abe grew up in a poor household. In 1817, the family moved to Perry County, Indiana.

Abe always knew that he was