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Explores the events leading up to Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which freed most slaves, and its effects on the course of the Civil War.

In Their Own Words: Abraham Lincoln tells the exciting story of the life of the sixteenth president of the United States using his own writing and speeches.

Presents a children's study of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the plots against his life, the search for John Wilkes Booth and the others involved, as well as the trial and execution of several conspirators.

Describes the history of Presidents Day and looks at some of the ways in which the holiday is observed.

Studies the life of the sixteenth President of the United States, emphasizing the steps he took to free the slaves and the Civil War which resulted.

A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the man who was President during the Civil War.

A biography of Abraham Lincoln emphasizing his roles of lawyer, president, and legend.

Presents a comic book version of the story of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the escape and capture of his killer, John Wilkes Booth.

Young Abe Lincoln learns the meaning of selflessness and freedom when he encounters a soldier on a country road and gives up his prized possession: a fish he caught for the family's evening meal.

Text and illustrations describe significant moments related to the civil rights movement that have taken place at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.

Fifteen-year-old Willie Kettles awaits good news from Richmond, Virginia, while working during the Civil War as a telegraph operator in the War Department building in Washington.

Describes the significance, history, and construction of the Lincoln Memorial.

Discusses the history of the Civil War and a contains several of biographies of leaders of the Civil War, including Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S.

Presents a brief biography of the country lawyer who became America's sixteenth president and served during the Civil War.

Sets the life story of the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln against the backdrop of the Civil War.