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Description
The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of our 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln and his historic decision to abolish slavery. Readers will also learn why this decision impacted the United States, as well as the extent of Lincoln's impact as a fearless leader of the Civil War. In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Publication date
December 26, 2012
Classification
Non-fiction
Page Count
-
ISBN-13
9781426310850
Lexile Measure
660
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Series
National Geographic Kids: Level 2
BISAC categories
JNF025200 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/19th Century JNF045000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers | Beginner JNF025270 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - Civil War Period JNF007130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & First Families (U.S.)
Library of Congress categories
History United States Civil War, 1861-1865 Presidents Lincoln, Abraham
CARRIE GILPIN has been a writer, editor, and teacher for 25 years. She is currently a newspaper education editor and freelance writer, as well as a writing coach. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Connecticut College and a master's degree in Journalism from Temple University. She lives in Scarsdale, NY, with her three children and dog, Maggie.