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Honest Abe Lincoln : easy-to-read stories about Abraham Lincoln / by David A. Adler ; illustrated by John Wallner.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Holiday House readerPublication details: New York : Holiday House, c2009.Edition: 1st edDescription: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0823420574 (hardcover)
  • 9780823420575 (hardcover)
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Contents:
Abraham Lincoln -- Honest Abe Lincoln -- Post Office in a hat -- Stuck in mud -- Talent for hunting -- Why Abraham Lincoln grew a beard -- President Abraham Lincoln.
Summary: Abraham Lincoln was one of America's greatest presidents. Born into humble beginnings, he lived in a log cabin and helped run the family farm. Later he became a store clerk, postmaster, and lawyer. People liked Abe's funny stories and kind words, and he quickly earned a reputation for his honesty. Abraham Lincoln took this honesty with him all the way to the White House. This spirited Holiday House reader highlights the life and accomplishments of this great American. Includes a time line of important dates as well as source notes and author's notes.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Reader 973.7092 A237 Available 33111006226928
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Born into humble beginnings, Abraham Lincoln lived in a log cabin and helped run the family farm. Later he became a store clerk, postmaster, and lawyer. People liked Abe's funny stories and kind words, and he quickly earned a reputation for his honesty, which he brought with him all the way to the White House. Newly independent readers will relish this straightforward story of the life of an American Hero.


Includes bibliographical references (p. 32).

Abraham Lincoln -- Honest Abe Lincoln -- Post Office in a hat -- Stuck in mud -- Talent for hunting -- Why Abraham Lincoln grew a beard -- President Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln was one of America's greatest presidents. Born into humble beginnings, he lived in a log cabin and helped run the family farm. Later he became a store clerk, postmaster, and lawyer. People liked Abe's funny stories and kind words, and he quickly earned a reputation for his honesty. Abraham Lincoln took this honesty with him all the way to the White House. This spirited Holiday House reader highlights the life and accomplishments of this great American. Includes a time line of important dates as well as source notes and author's notes.

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