Lincoln: A Photobiography facts for kids
Cover of Lincoln: A Photobiography
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| Author | Russell Freedman |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biography |
| Publisher | Clarion Books |
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Publication date
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1987 |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 0-395-51848-2 |
| OCLC | 15053078 |
| LC Class | E457.905 F73 1987 |
Lincoln: A Photobiography is an amazing book about the life of Abraham Lincoln. It was written by Russell Freedman and came out in 1987. This special book won the Newbery Medal in 1988. It was the first time in 30 years that a nonfiction book won this important award!
Contents
Discovering Lincoln's Life
This book tells the whole story of Abraham Lincoln. It starts from his early childhood. Then it follows his journey as a lawyer. You'll also learn about his marriage to Mary Todd Lincoln.
From Congressman to President
The book shows how Lincoln became a Congressman. Later, he rose to become the President. It covers his time leading the country.
Lincoln's Final Chapter
The last part of the book talks about Lincoln's final days. It describes his assassination and death. The story helps readers understand this sad event.
Pictures Tell the Story
Lincoln: A Photobiography is filled with many interesting pictures. These include old photographs and drawings. They come from places like the Abraham Lincoln Museum. The National Portrait Gallery also shared images. Other historical places provided pictures too.
Portraits of a President
Many of the pictures are portraits of Lincoln himself. Russell Freedman uses these photos to help tell Lincoln's story. He explains how Lincoln saw himself. Lincoln even joked about his own looks sometimes.
Seeing Lincoln Change
In one part of the book, Freedman shows four portraits of Lincoln. These pictures are placed together on one page. They help you see how much Lincoln changed. He looked much older after the difficult Civil War. The photos truly show the stress he went through.
