Melinda Herring

Meet the boy who grew up in a tiny log cabin and became one of the greatest leaders in American history. Abraham Lincoln did not have an easy childhood. Raised on the rugged frontier, he spent his days chopping wood and working hard, but he always found time to read and learn. This fascinating biography follows his incredible journey from a self-taught country lawyer to the sixteenth President of the United States. You will discover how his honesty, brilliant speeches, and deep sense of justice helped guide the nation through the dark and difficult years of the Civil War. Learn about his brave efforts to end slavery and keep the country united during its greatest crisis. This beautifully told story introduces young readers to a true American hero whose legacy of freedom and equality continues to inspire us today.