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Recounts the events of the Battle of Gettysburg and the dedication of the cemetery there, as seen through the eyes of Tad Lincoln.

A brief biography of the sixteenth president, known as a wise and compassionate man and an eloquent speaker, whose determination helped preserve the Union during the Civil War.

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.

Presents a short biography of the sixteenth President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and chronicles his childhood, early career in law and politics, presidency during the Civil War, assassination, and more.

A biography of our sixteenth president, who guided the nation during its bloodiest fight, the Civil War, and whose life was cut short by an assassin.

Discusses the holiday known as Presidents' Day and the significant achievements of those presidents whom it honors, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Profiles three prominent figures in American history: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Buffalo Bill Cody.

In segregated 1950s Alabama, Louis cannot use the public library to research a class assignment, but one of the librarians lets him in after hours and helps him find the book that he needs.

On cover: His own words, with essays by America's foremost Civil War historians.

Collection of essays on how Lincoln confronted the central issues of the Civil War era.

Chronicles the lives of presidents Polk, Lincoln, and Roosevelt, and points out daring measures each took while in office.

Thirteen-year-old Vinnie Ream, who will grow up to sculpt the statue of Abraham Lincoln that resides in the Capitol building, and her family move to Washington, D.

When sixteen-year-old Meghan loses her leg to cancer and her brother to Vietnam, she expresses intense anger in postcards which she writes to her idol, Abraham Lincoln.

Discusses how President Abraham Lincoln made decisions about the conduct of the Civil War, ending slavery, relations with England, and more.

Contains essays that examine major events in the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, with analyses of how he handled each crisis, including the outbreak of the Civil War, the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, the emancipation of the slaves, and reconstruction.