Abraham Lincoln fascinates many Americans. This book is filled with photographs that help tell about Lincoln's life. Freedman is a good writer as well having a good eye to know which photographs to use. Photography, particular news photography, was a new medium during the Civil War so these images are some of the first of that show what war was like in the United States. Biographies have come a long way and Freedman's book is one of the best to show what a great biography for kids can be. The Common Sense reviewer thinks this book is for 11 and above but many kids are going to learn about Lincoln much earlier in school. Some of the text may be a little difficult for 8+, but they will certainly learn a lot from, and connect with, the photographs.
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Lincoln: A Photobiography
(1972, Non-Fiction - Biography, Written by Russell Freedman)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
Illustrates Lincoln's depth as a man and a leader.
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for Ages 11 and Up
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About Lincoln: A Photobiography
Parents need to know that with the use of black-and-white historical photographs and reproduced nineteenth-century art, Freedman has created a superbly handsome biography.
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- Families can talk about Lincoln and his accomplishments. What do you think of the changes Lincoln brought about in America? Does this book help you better understand the issues he faced as president?
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Wonderful Lincoln biography for children with photographs
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This book is great but the binding stinks! EVERY SINGLE PAGE FELL OUT OF THE BOOK!!! The facts themselfs were acurate and a great help to understang this great heroic figure!
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