Abe Lincoln: His Wit and Wisdom from A-Z

By Alan Schroeder

Book Overview

Abe Lincoln spoke many memorable adages. As the sixteenth president, he needed great wisdom to guide the country through the Civil War, preserve the Union, and end slavery. This nontraditional tribute to the president who brought the homespun demeanor and humor of his humble beginnings to the White House uses the alphabet to organize a wealth of information about his life and accomplishments. Filled with Lincoln's often humorous proverbs and witty cartoons by John O'Brien, this colorful book takes a thought-provoking look at Old Abe.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823424200
• ISBN13: 9780823424207
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.4" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4