| Lincoln in His Own Words Contributor(s): Meltzer, Milton (Author), Alcorn, Stephen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1328895742 ISBN-13: 9781328895745 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Presidents & First Families (u.s.) - Young Adult Nonfiction | History - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Young Adult Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2018419315 |
| Lexile Measure: 1140 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.7" W x 8.3" (0.50 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - President's Day - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 128386 Reading Level: 9.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Get to know one of the greatest presidents in American history, Abraham Lincoln, through his speeches, writings, and letters. Author Milton Meltzer provides historical context for Lincoln's words, and dramatic illustrations by Stephen Alcorn complete this handsome volume, now available in paperback. A renowned orator and writer, Abraham Lincoln believed in speaking plainly so every American could understand the complicated issues affecting the country. His simple but elegant words are a testament to his unfailing dedication to the ideals of freedom, equality, and justice upon which America was founded. In this comprehensive collection of Lincoln's writings--from the Emancipation Proclamation to the compassionate and often humorous letters to family and friends--historian Milton Meltzer provides a rare personal glimpse into the life of the man behind the legendary words, with bold linocuts by illustrator Stephen Alcorn. |
Contributor Bio(s): Meltzer, Milton: - Milton Meltzer (1915-2009) was the author of 110 books, five of which were nominated for the National Book Award. With Langston Hughes, he coauthored A Pictorial History of African Americans, now in its sixth edition. He received the 2001 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for his contribution to children's literature, the 1986 Jane Addams Peace Association Children's Book Award, and the 2000 Regina Medal. He lived in New York City. Alcorn, Stephen: - Stephen Alcorn is an acclaimed painter and printmaker who has created artwork for a number of anthologies and picture books, including Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters by Andrea Davis Pinkney, and I, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African American Poetry by Catherine Clinton. He lives in Cambridge, New York. Visit Stephen Alcorn at alcorngallery.com. |