Abraham Lincoln
Children's Materials at the Elmhurst Public Library
PICTURE BOOKS
A. Lincoln and Me by Louise Borden
With the help of his teacher, a young boy realizes that he not only shares his birthday and similar physical appearance with Abraham Lincoln, but that he is like him in other ways as well. (J E Bor)
Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall Thin Tale by Deborah Hopkinson
In Knob Creek, Kentucky, in 1816, seven-year-old Abe Lincoln falls into a creek and is rescued by his best friend, Austin Gollaher. For ages 4 – 8. (J E Hop)
Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books by Kay Winters
An illustrated biography of Abraham Lincoln, describing how his lifelong love for reading led him to become the sixteenth president of the United States. For grades K – 3. (J 921 Lincoln)
Mr. Lincoln’s Whiskers by Karen B. Winneck
The true story of Grace Bedell, who suggested that Abraham Lincoln grow a beard. For grades K – 3. (J E Win)
Our Abe Lincoln by Jim Aylesworth
Rhythmic verse tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's life, from his childhood in the wilderness of Illinois to his famous achievements as president. (J E Ayl)
A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln by David A. Adler
Follows the life of the popular president, from his childhood on the frontier to his assassination after the end of the Civil War. 32p. (J 921 Lincoln)
BEGINNING READERS
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig by Stephen Krensky
A young Abe Lincoln stumbles across a pig in trouble and decides he must help, even though it will mean arriving late and muddy for the important speech he is scheduled to make. Ready-to-Read Level 2, for grades K – 3. 29p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Abe Lincoln Remembers by Ann Warren Turner
A simple description of the life of Abraham Lincoln, presented from his point of view. For grades K – 2. (J 921 Lincoln)
Abe Lincoln’s Hat by Martha Brenner
Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents, started out in life as an absent-minded frontier lawyer. How did he nudge his memory? He stuck letters, court notes, contracts, and even his checkbook in his trademark top hat. When he took off his hat, it was all there! For grades K – 3. (J/ 973.7092/Bre)
NON-FICTION
Abe Lincoln Goes to Washington: 1837-1865 by Cheryl Harness
Portrays Lincoln's life as a lawyer in Springfield, a devoted husband and father, and president during the Civil War years. For grades K – 3. (J 973.7092 Har)
Abe Lincoln Grows Up by Carl Sandburg
Excerpted from Sandburg’s book The Prairie Years. This biography of Lincoln’s early life is a beautifully written classic. For grades 6 – 8. 222p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Abe Lincoln Loved Animals by Ellen Jackson
A fascinating portrayal of the sixteenth president who found compassion for animals of all kinds, including beginning the tradition of "pardoning" a turkey that was supposed to be Christmas dinner--an act that is carried out on each Thanksgiving at the White House in his honor. (J 973.7092 Lincoln)
Abe’s Honest Words: the Life of Abraham Lincoln by Doreen Rappaport
Describes the life of our sixteenth president, a self-taught man whose compassion and honesty gradually earned him the trust of many Americans and eventually a seat in the highest office of the United States. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. (J 921 Lincoln)
Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln by Ruth Ashby
A behind-the-scenes look at this memorable couple's life, from coping with the deaths of several of their children to steering the nation through the turbulent and bloody Civil War. 48p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Abraham Lincoln by Joeming W. Dunn
A short, biography in graphic format that includes a timeline, websites and a map of the United States. 32p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Abraham Lincoln by Jeremy Roberts
Profiles the self-educated man who arose from poverty to become the sixteenth president of the United States, focusing on how his virtues enabled him to overcome many personal and political difficulties. 112p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Abraham Lincoln by Tanya Lee Stone
A profile of the sixteenth president of the United States, his childhood and his career. For grades 6 – 8. 128p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Abraham Lincoln: A Life of Honesty by Tonya Leslie
A short biography for students in grades 4 – 6 on the life of President Lincoln. A Blastoff Reader. 24p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Abraham Lincoln: Great American President by Brenda Haugen
Profiles the son of a Kentucky farmer who became a lawyer and the sixteenth president of the United States, describing his family life, views regarding slavery, and presidency during the Civil War. For grades 6 – 8. 111p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Abraham Lincoln: Lawyer, Leader, Legend by Justine Korman
A Dorling Kindersley reader, level 3, “reading alone.” 48p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Abraham Lincoln: Resource and Activity Book
Puzzles, word searches and other word games, vocabulary, poetry and more. For teachers. (J PT 921 Lincoln)
Abraham Lincoln: Sixteenth President, 1861-1865 by Mike Venezia
Cartoon illustrations detail the life of the sixteenth president of the United States, who saw the country through the Civil War and wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. 32p.
Abraham Lincoln Comes Home by Robert Burleigh
Told through the eyes of a young boy, the sober mood of the country after the Lincoln assassination is presented as he and many other mourners await to pay their respects to their fallen president as Lincoln's funeral train travels from Washington, D.C. to Springfield, IL in 1865. (J 973.7092 Bur)
Abraham Lincoln Fact Book & Teacher's Guide by Gerald A. Sanders
Presents the life, times, and death of the 16th President. 64p. (J 973.7092 San)
The Abraham Lincoln You Never Knew by James Lincoln Collier
A biography of Abraham Lincoln that focuses on dispelling common misconceptions and emphasizes how he lived his life with wisdom and compassion. 80p. (J 921 Lincoln)
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln by Dennis B. Fradin
Describes why the assassination of President Lincoln was a turning point in United States history, and why, if he had lived, the history of race relations in the country might have been smoother. 47p. (J 973.7092 Fra)
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln by Brendan January
Chronicles the events leading to the murder of President Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth in April 1865. For grades 4 – 6. 30p. (J 973.7 Jan)
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln by Kay Melchisedech Olson
Describes the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the escape and death of John Wilkes Booth in graphic novel format. For grades 4 – 6. 32p. (J 973.7092 Ols)
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: Opposing Viewpoints by Michael O’Neal
Explores the mysteries that still surround the death of President Lincoln. 96p. (J 973.7 One)
Commander in Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War by Albert Marrin
Brings Lincoln to life by placing him in the context of his own personal background and the larger circumstances of the country's greatest conflict. For grades 6 – 8. 246p. (J 973.7 Mar)
The Emancipation Proclamation by David Armentrout
Takes a look at the events surrounding Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the impact of this declaration on the course of the war and the institution of slavery. 48p. (J 973.714 Arm)
The Emancipation Proclamation by Dennis B. Fradin
Describes the events that led up to the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed most slaves, and its effects on the course of the Civil War. 48p. (J 973.714 Fra)
The Emancipation Proclamation by Brendan January
Tells the story of the document which led eventually to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment and relates the role of President Lincoln in freeing the slaves. For grades 4 – 6. 30p. (J 973.7 Jan)
The Emancipation Proclamation by Marianne McComb
Examines the political and social events that led to the creation of the Emancipation Proclamation through a review of the financial, economical, and social differences between the North and the South at that time. For grades 6 – 8. 40p. (J 973.714 McC)
The Gettysburg Address by David Armentrout
Takes a look at Lincoln's famous speech and its impact on the nation then and now. 48p. (J 973.7349 Arm)
The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln
The power and strength of President Abraham Lincoln's words are accentuated by illustrations in a reprint of the Gettysburg Address of 1863. For grades 4 – 8. (J 973.7349 Lin)
Gettysburg: The Legendary Battle and the Address That Inspired a Nation
by Shelley Tanaka
Provides a short history of the Battle of Gettysburg and the commemorative address President Lincoln made there during the Civil War. For grades 3 – 6. 48p. (J 973.7349 Tan)
Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth & John Wilkes Booth
by James Cross Giblin
Through a review of their family and an examination of their political ideologies, a biography presents a look at two brothers who stood on opposing sides during the Civil War and how one, John Wilkes Booth, became the infamous assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. For grades 6 – 8. 244p.
John Wilkes Booth and the Civil War by Stephen Otfinoski
Sets the life story of the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln against the backdrop of the Civil War. 80p. (J 921 Booth)
Learning about Honesty from the Life of Abraham Lincoln by Kiki Mosher
Extolls the virtue of honesty through examples in the life of Abraham Lincoln. 24p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Lincoln: A Photobiography by Russell Freedman
A collection of period photographs and prints and a sampler of Lincoln's writings provide an incisive study of the boyhood, marriage, professional life, political career, and tragic death of Abraham Lincoln. For grades 5 – 8. 150p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship by Nikki Giovanni
An account of the friendship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass in one of the most tumultuous periods in United States' history through an examination of the ideals they shared and the work they did toward eliminating slavery. (J 973.70922 Gio)
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates by Brendan January
Describes the seven debates held from August to October 1858 between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln who were campaigning for election as Illinois Senator. For grades 4 – 6. 30p. (J 973.68 Jan)
Lincoln in His Own Words
Combines background commentary with quotes from Lincoln's letters, speeches, and public papers to provide a personal view of his life, thoughts, and actions. For grades 4 – 8. 226p. (J 973.7092 Lin)
The Lincoln Memorial by Deborah Kent
Provides a detailed history of the planning and construction of the national monument honoring Abraham Lincoln. For grades 4 – 6. 30p. (J 975.3 Ken)
Lincoln Shot: A President’s Life Remembered by Barry Denenberg
Conceived as a one-year anniversary newspaper edition of Lincoln's assassination, this brilliant, beautiful, and bold biographical portrait of Abraham Lincoln mimics 19th-century newsprint, combining pen and ink drawings with archival photography, and period typography with articles surveying Lincoln's life. 40p. For ages 9 and up. (J 973.7092 Lincoln)
Lincoln Through the Lens: How Photography Revealed and Shaped an Extraordinary Life
by Martin W. Sandler
A series of images of the life and times of the celebrated president, with photographs of him at different periods of his life along with portraits of his family, other politicians, generals of the Civil War on both sides, and pictures of the battlefields, and the site of the Gettysburg Address. 97p. (J 973.7092 Lincoln)
The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary by Candace Fleming
Though Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's backgrounds differed considerably, both were intellectuals who shared interests in literature and politics, as well as a great love for each other. 177p. (J 973.70922 Fle)
Lincoln’s Animal Friends: Incidents about Abraham Lincoln and Animals, Woven into an Intimate Story of his Life by Ruth Painter Randall
152p. (J 921 Lincoln)
The Long Road to Gettysburg by Jim Murphy
Describes the events of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 as seen through the eyes of two actual participants, nineteen-year-old Confederate lieutenant John Dooley and seventeen-year-old Union soldier Thomas Galway. Also discusses Lincoln's famous speech delivered at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. For grades 6 – 8. 116p. (J 973.7349 Mur)
Mary Todd Lincoln: President’s Wife by LaVere Anderson
An easy-to-read biography of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of the sixteenth president of the United States. 80p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker: The Unlikely Friendship of Elizabeth Keckley and Mary Todd Lincoln
by Lynda Jones
Examines the friendship that developed between two very different women: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Keckley, a former slave who became Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker and friend during the White House years; and the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, a fragile, flighty, and demanding woman who confided in Lizzie for her constant support and companionship.
A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln by David A. Adler
Follows the life of the popular president, from his childhood on the frontier to his assassination after the end of the Civil War. For grades 1 – 3. (J 921 Lincoln)
The President is Shot: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln by Harold Holzer
The brutal murder of Abraham Lincoln shocked America and changed our history forever. Why Booth killed Lincoln and how the assassination transformed Lincoln from man to myth is explored. For grades 6 – 8. 181p. (J 973.7092 Hol)
Shattered Dreams: The Story of Mary Todd Lincoln by David R. Collins
Provides an intimate portrait of the life and marriage of Mary Todd Lincoln, as well as her struggles after the president's assassination. 128p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln by Judith St. George
Growing up poor in the backwoods of Kentucky and Indiana, Abraham Lincoln lost his mother before he was ten. But Sally Johnston, who married Abe's father a year later, brought a library of books to their log cabin home and turned young Abe's life around. (J 921 Lincoln)
The Story of the Election of Abraham Lincoln by Zachary Kent
Follows Abraham Lincoln's political career from his senatorial campaigning in Illinois to his early actions as president, discussing his political opponents and the state of the American government at that time. For grades 4 – 6. 30p. (J 973.7 Ken)
True Stories about Abraham Lincoln by Ruth Belov Gross
Traces the political and personal life of the Civil War president, accompanied by colorful watercolors. For grades 3 – 5. 46p. (J 921 Lincoln)
Where Lincoln Walked by Raymond Bial
Includes a brief biography of President Lincoln, a list of locations where he walked, and photographs of places, buildings, and objects significant in his life. For grades 3 – 5. 48p. (J 921 Lincoln)
The World in the Time of Abraham Lincoln by Fiona Macdonald
Tells the story of Abraham Lincoln and looks at what was happening all around the world in his time. 48p. (J 973.7 Mac)
Young Abe Lincoln: The Frontier Days, 1809-1837 by Cheryl Harness
Briefly presents the life of this famous president from his birth until the age of twenty-eight. Published by the National Geographic Society. For grades K – 3. (J 973.7092 Har)
FICTION
Abe Lincoln and the River Robbers by LaVere Anderson
Recounts the adventures of nineteen-year-old Abe Lincoln and his friend Allen Gentry on a flatboat journey down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. 63p. (J Fic Anderson)
Abraham Lincoln: Letters from a Slave Girl by Andrea Davis Pinkney
A fictional correspondence between President Abraham Lincoln and a twelve-year-old slave girl that discusses his decision to write the Emancipation Proclamation. For grades 6 – 8. 136p. (J Fic Pinkney)
An Acquaintance with Darkness by Ann Rinaldi
When her mother dies and her best friend's family is implicated in the assassination of President Lincoln, fourteen-year-old Emily Pigbush must go live with an uncle she suspects of being involved in stealing bodies for medical research. For grades 6 – 8. 294p. (J Fic Rinaldi)
Addy Studies Freedom by Connie Rose Porter
Addy's jubilation over her family's new freedoms is cut short by the news that President Lincoln has been shot and killed. American Girls Collection. 47p. (J Fic Porter)
After the Rain: Virginia's Civil War Diary; Book 2 by Mary Pope Osborne
In her diary, a ten-year-old girl writes about her family's experiences living in Washington, D.C., in 1864-65, during which time the Civil War comes to an end and President Lincoln is assassinated. Includes historical notes. (My America) For grades 4 – 5. 47p. (J Fic My America)
Assassin by Anna Myers
In alternating passages, a young White House seamstress named Bella and the actor John Wilkes Booth describe the events that lead to the latter's assassination of Abraham Lincoln. 212p. (J Fic Myers)
Grace’s Letter to Lincoln by Connie Roop
On the eve of the 1860 presidential election, as war clouds gather and the South threatens to secede, eleven-year-old Grace decides to help Abraham Lincoln get elected by writing and advising him to grow a beard. For grades 3 – 5. 68p. (J Fic Roop)
Lincoln and His Boys by Rosemary Wells
Brothers Willie and Taddie share stories about their father, Abraham Lincoln, from 1859 to 1865. For grades 3 – 6. 96p. (J Fic Wells)
Lincoln’s Legacy by Stacia Deutsch
When Mr. C.'s class goes back in time with the help of his time-travel gadget, they only have two hours to change history and convince President Lincoln not to give up on freeing the slaves. For grades 3 – 6. 104p. (J Fic Deutsch)
Mr. Lincoln’s Whiskers by Burke Davis
At the suggestion of a young girl, Abraham Lincoln grows a beard. 33p. (J Fic Davis)
Second Sight by Gary L. Blackwood
In Washington, D.C., during the last days of the Civil War, a teenage boy who performs in a mind reading act befriends a clairvoyant girl whose frightening visions foreshadow an assassination plot. 279p. (J Fic Blackwood)
AUDIO / VIDEO
A. Lincoln: Attorney at Law
Using archival materials and the insights of Lincoln scholars, focuses on Abraham Lincoln's legal career, the critical period in his life that determined how he would govern. The Last Stop Statue: tells the story of the sculpture of Abraham Lincoln, created by John McClary, that was commissioned by Monte Siegrist as a gift to the citizens of Christian County, Illinois. (J DVD 973.7092 Lincoln)
Abraham Lincoln
Animated biography of Abraham Lincoln. 30 minutes long. (J DVD 921 Lincoln)
The Civil War in Four Minutes
In a scale of one week equals one second, this dvd shows the continually changing battle lines as a nation tears itself apart. In the corner, a casualty counter tracks the mounting numbers lost to disease, capture, disfigurement and death. Created and Produced by BRC Imagination Arts for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. For grades 6 – 8. (J DVD 973.73 Civ)
Equal Rights for All
Learn about America's history through the use of graphics and animations, live-action portrayals of historic figures and stories told from a child's point of view. Topics featured in this video include the Bill of Rights, abolition, the lives of Abraham Lincoln and Susan B. Anthony, and the Emancipation Proclamation. For grades K – 4. 25 minutes long. (J DVD 342.73085 Equ)
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