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Books: Biographies and Non-fiction

Note: All call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana

AUTHOR	TITLE	DATE	CALL #
	Indiana and the Civil War Indiana and the Civil War (white pages) study guide with workbook activities -- 25 (light gray pages) unit guides with study questions, including: (1) Young Abraham -- (2) Abe grows up -- (3) Abe moves to Illinois -- (4) Abraham Lincoln, Mr. President -- (5) Slavery in Indiana -- (6) They all wanted freedom -- (7) Polly -- (8) Levi Coffin, station master -- (9) Buying themselves -- (10) Governor Oliver P. Morton -- (11) Camp Morton -- (12) The Battle of Gettysburg -- (13) The Battle of Fredericksburg -- (14) Agony at Andersonville -- (15) Morgan's raiders -- (16) Bounty jumpers -- (17) The knights of the golden circle -- (18) The gatling gun -- (19) The Reno Brothers, an outlaw gang -- (20) Free public school -- (21) The underground railroad -- (22) Yanks from Indiana -- (23) The twenty-eighth regiment -- (240 The great locomotive chase -- (25) A time for rebuilding.	2007	J973.74 INDIA
Armentrout, David	Abraham Lincoln Young students will be enthralled with compelling portraits of famous figures who devoted their lives to improving the world. Includes historical photos and illustrations.	2002	JB L638ARM
Blashfield, Jean F.	Abraham Lincoln Profiles the life and political career of the sixteenth president of the United States, including the debates on slavery.	2002	JB L638BL
Bozonelis, Helen Koutras	200 years with Abraham Lincoln : one man's life and legacy Read about Abraham Lincoln's life and his lasting impact on America and the world.	2008	JB L638BO
Burgan, Michael	The Gettysburg Address Burying the dead -- Slavery in America -- Lincoln and slavery -- Civil war begins -- Gettysburg and its cemetery -- Writing and giving the address -- After the speech -- Glossary -- Did you know? -- Important dates -- Important people -- Want to know more? -- Index	2006	J973.7349 BURGA
Burleigh, Robert	Abraham Lincoln Comes Home A story of the days following Lincoln's assassination, told from a young boy's viewpoint. Includes an afterword and a map.	2008	JB L638BUR
Cafiero, Joanne	Meet Abraham Lincoln Highlights the life of the man who was President during the Civil War.	2001	JB L638C
Cohn, Amy L.	Abraham Lincoln A simple biography of the Illinois lawyer who served the country as president through the difficulties of the Civil War.	2002	JB L638COH
Denenberg, Barry	Lincoln shot! : a president's life remembered Written in the style of a commemorative newspaper, this highly-detailed work includes the news surrounding Lincoln's assassination and life.	2008	JJB L638DE
Feinstein, Stephen	Read about Abraham Lincoln I like Biographies! Series	2004	JB L638FE
Fleming, Candace	The Lincolns : a scrapbook look at Abraham and Mary Though Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's backgrounds differed considerably, both were intellectuals who shared interests in literature and politics, as well as a great love for each other.	2008	JB L638FL
Fontes, Justine	Abraham Lincoln : lawyer, leader, legend In this 48-page book designed for readers who can read on their own, early readers will find out about our sixteenth president's humble beginnings, his career as a lawyer, his marriage and family life, and his presidency during the Civil War.	2001	JB L638FO
Ford, Carin T.	Abraham Lincoln : the 16th president When a new boy with autism joins their classroom, the children try to understand his world and to include him in theirs.	2003	JB L638FOR
Freedman, Russell	Lincoln : A Photobiography John Newbery Medal award-winning book shows the life of Lincoln in photographs.	1987	JB L638FRE
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History	Abraham Lincoln : people, places, politics : history in a box A collection of materials in varied media and formats about the life of Abraham Lincoln and his accomplishment as politician and president.	2007	KIT J973.7092 LINCO
Giovanni, Nikki	Lincoln and Douglass : an American friendship The setting here is an 1865 inaugural reception at the White House, where Frederick Douglass is an invited guest. Douglass is sent to a rear door but refuses that entrance.	2008	J973.7092 GIOVA
Harness, Cheryl	Abe Lincoln goes to Washington, 1837-1865 Portrays Lincoln's life as a lawyer in Springfield, a devoted husband and father, and president during the Civil War years.	1997	JB L638HC
Harness, Cheryl	Young Abe Lincoln : the frontier days, 1809-1837 Briefly presents the life of this famous president from his birth until the age of twenty-eight.	1996	JB L638HA
Herbert, Janis	Abraham Lincoln for kids : his life and times with 21 activities Abraham Lincoln is my name -- Make a log cabin -- Craft a miniature Mississippi River flatboat -- "Worthy of their esteem" -- A Sauk Indian statue -- A surveying treasure hunt -- "The long and short of it" -- Make a stovepipe hat -- Sew a carpetbag -- "The rail splitter for president!" -- Host a strawberry soiree! -- Hold a debate -- Don't say cheese! (a pretend daguerreotype and case) -- A presidential beard -- "A task before me" -- Where's Old Abe? -- Draw a political cartoon -- "We must think anew and act anew" -- A Civil War scrapbook -- The art of the afternoon visit -- A freedom quilt collage -- "Increased devotion" -- Dots and dashes : learn Morse code -- Play "Followings" -- Speak up! -- "With malice toward none" -- Vote for me! -- Make a time capsule -- Paint a panoramic backdrop -- Abraham Lincoln sites to visit -- Web sites to explore.	2007	JB L638HE
Holzer, Harold	The president is shot : the assassination of Abraham Lincoln The brutal murder of Abraham Lincoln shocked America and changed our history forever. Why Booth killed Lincoln and how the assassination transformed Lincoln from man to myth is explored.	2004	J973.7 HOLZE
Jackson, Ellen B.	Abe Lincoln Loved Animals Includes bibliographical references.	2008	JB L638JA
Knox, Barbara	Abraham Lincoln A simple biography of the man who served as president of the United States during the Civil War.	2004	JB L638KN
Kops, Deborah	Abraham Lincoln Focuses on the legal and political career the self-educated man who led the United States during the Civil War, and looks at its effects on his wife and children.	2001	JB L638KOP
Krensky, Stephen	Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig A young Abe Lincoln stumbles across a pig in trouble and decides he must help, even though it will mean arriving late and muddy for the important speech he is scheduled to make.	2002	JB L638KR
Kunhardt, Edith	Honest Abe A simple biography of the president who led the United States through a bloody civil war.	1993	JB L638KU
Landau, Elaine	The Emancipation Proclamation : would you do what Lincoln did? Examines the events leading up to President Abraham Lincoln's decision to write the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery, including the beginning of the Civil War.	2008	J973.714 LANDA
Lincoln, Abraham	Abraham Lincoln, the writer : a treasury of his greatest speeches and letters A collection of speeches and letters of Abraham Lincoln, with brief introductions that provice historical background. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white archival photographs.	2000	JB L638ABR
Marsh, Carole	He let his whiskers grow! : the Abraham Lincoln storybook Abraham Lincoln led a fascinating life--from log cabin to the White House! Behind every event in his life is a story just waiting to be told...	2008	JB L638MAR
Mayer, Cassie	Abraham Lincoln Brief description of the life of Abraham Lincoln, who was President during the Civil War.	2008	JB L638MA
Olson, Kay Melchisedech	The Gettysburg Address in translation : what it really means Presents the full text of the Gettysburg Address in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to Lincoln's famous speech and its significance through history	2009	J973.7349 OLSON
Patrick, Bethanne Kelly	Abraham Lincoln A biography of the sixteenth president of the United States, focusing on his childhood and young adulthood.	2003	JB L638PAT
Pingry, Patricia A.	Meet Abraham Lincoln A look at the life of Abraham Lincoln, including his boyhood, his presidency, and his legacy of freedom.	2002	JB L638PIN
Raatma, Lucia	Abraham 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.	2000	JB L638RT
Rappaport, Doreen	Abe's honest words : the life of Abraham Lincoln Readers journey from Abe's backwoods boyhood in Kentucky to his first witnessing of slavery in New Orleans, on to the Illinois legislature and the presidency.	2008	JB L638RA
Sandler, Martin W.	Lincoln through the lens : how photography revealed and shaped an extraordinary life An overview of Lincoln's life and the role that photography would play in his career.	2008	JB L638SA
Schaefer, Lola M.	Abraham Lincoln Presents a brief biography of the country lawyer who became America's sixteenth president and served during the Civil War.	1999	JB L638SC
St. George, Judith	Stand tall, Abe Lincoln Growing up poor in the backwoods of Kentucky and Indiana, Abraham Lincoln lost his mother before he was ten. But Sally Johnston, who married Abe's father a year later, brought a library of books to their log cabin home and turned young Abe's life around.	2008	JB L638SA
Trumbauer, Lisa	Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War Meet Abraham Lincoln -- A young country -- Slavery in the United States -- On the plantation -- A country divided -- The Confederate States of America -- The Civil War -- Proclaiming freedom -- A battle at Gettysburg -- Fighting for freedom -- The Confederacy surrenders -- No more slavery -- If you grew up long ago -- Timeline.	2008	JB L638TR
Turner, Ann Warren	Abe Lincoln Remembers A simple description of the life of Abraham Lincoln, presented from his point of view.	2001	JB L638TU
Usel, T. M.	Abraham Lincoln : a photo-illustrated biography Presents the life story of the sixteenth president of the United States who is known for ending slavery in the U.S.	1996	JB L638US
Van Steenwyk, Elizabeth	When Abraham Talked to the Trees Though his early years were filled with hardship and loss, Abraham Lincoln had a hunger for learning and persisted in his determination to develop skills he would need later in life. Van Steenwyk's anecdotal story reveals the character of the boy who grew up to be an American president.	1999	JB L638VN
Venezia, Mike	Abraham Lincoln : sixteenth president 1861-1865 Part of the "Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents" series.	2005	JB L638VE
Winters, Kay	Abe Lincoln : The Boy Who Loved Books Though his early years were filled with hardship and loss, Abraham Lincoln had a hunger for learning and persisted in his determination to develop skills he would need later in life. Van Steenwyk's anecdotal story reveals the character of the boy who grew up to be an American president.	1999	JB L638VN

Books: Fiction

Note: All call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana

AUTHOR	TITLE	DATE	CALL #
Borden, Louise	A. Lincoln and me With the help of his teacher, a young boy realizes that he not only shares his birthday and similar physical appearance with Abraham Lincoln, but that he is like him in other ways as well.	1999	JE BORDE
Brenner, Martha	Abe Lincoln's Hat Through a series of delightful anecdotes, Brenner reveals the reason Lincoln's hat became such an indispensable item.	1994	JER BRENN
Fritz, Jean	Just a few words, Mr. Lincoln : the story of the Gettysburg Address Provides a look at the private side of Abraham Lincoln and at the circumstances surrounding his short, but memorable speech at the dedication of the cemetery at the Gettysburg battlefield. Includes text of the speech.	1993	JER FRITZ
Hopkinson, Deborah	Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek : A Tall, Thin Tale In Knob Creek, Kentucky, in 1816, seven-year-old Abe Lincoln falls into a creek and is rescued by his best friend, Austin Gollaher.	2008	JE HOPKI
Mead, David	A Little Abraham Lincoln Learns to Be Honest Part of the American Virtues for Kids series	2003	J BOARDBK MEAD
Olson, Kay Melchisedech	The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Describes the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the escape and death of John Wilkes Booth in graphic novel format.	2005	J COMICS GRAPHICS ASSAS
Rabin, Staton	Mr. Lincoln's boys : being the mostly true adventures of Abraham Lincoln's trouble-making sons, Tad and Willie Tad and Willie Lincoln are two of the most mischievous pranksters you could ever meet. They also happen to be Abraham Lincoln's sons. The boys treat the White House like their very own playground, aggravating everyone, except their indulgent father. To Mr. Lincoln, the boys and their antics are a welcome distraction from the looming Civil War. So when Tad and Willie get themselves into an especially tricky situation, they appeal directly to the only person with the power to help: the President of the United States. Based on true events, Mr. Lincoln's Boys is a celebration of the light-hearted side of Abraham Lincoln.	2008	JE RABIN
Reiss, Mike	The Boy Who Looked Like Lincoln Eight-year-old Benjy, who resembles Abraham Lincoln, is tired of being teased and always being Lincoln in the school play, but a special camp helps him to appreciate his appearance.	2003	JE REISS
Wells, Rosemary	Lincoln and His Boys Brothers Willie and Taddie share stories about their father, Abraham Lincoln, from 1859 to 1865.	2009	J WELLS
Winnick, Karen B.	Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers The true story of Grace Bedell, who suggested that Abraham Lincoln grow a beard.	1996	JE WINNI

Non-print Materials: DVDs, Videos and Recorded Books

Note: All call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana

TITLE	DATE	CALL #
A. Lincoln and Me [videorecording] An awkward young boy learns that he has a lot in common with Abraham Lincoln - introduces Lincoln with beautiful simplicity and realism.	2005	V JE ALINC
Abraham Lincoln [videorecording] This is the story of the first Republican president and how he helped preserve our country during the Civil War.	2001	DVD JB L638
Abraham Lincoln and the heart of America [sound recording] Preface : pen and paper -- Young Abe Lincoln -- Stephen Douglas and Mary Todd -- The Run-up to war -- Lincoln vs. Douglas -- President Lincoln -- War! -- Tough times -- Gettysburg and Vicksburg -- The Gettysburg Address -- Victory and loss -- Abraham Lincoln and the heart of America.	2004	CD JZS WEISS ALH G 84
Abe Lincoln and the muddy pig [sound recording] A young Abe Lincoln stumbles across a pig in trouble and decides he must help, even though it will mean arriving late and muddy for the important speech he is scheduled to make.	2002	CD JB L638KR
Equal rights for all [videorecording] Learn about America's history through the use of graphics and animations, live-action portrayals of historic figures and stories told from a child's point of view. Topics featured in this video include the Bill of Rights, abolition, the lives of Abraham Lincoln and Susan B. Anthony, and the Emancipation Proclamation.	1995	V J973 EQUAL DVD J973 EQUAL
For the people [sound recording] : the Gettysburg address Lincoln's Gettysburg Address	2002	CD JZM COLL FP T 47
Just a few words, Mr. Lincoln [sound recording, videorecording, or cassette tape+book]/ the story of the Gettysburg Address Provides a look at the private side of Abraham Lincoln and at the circumstances surrounding his short, but memorable speech at the dedication of the cemetery at the Gettysburg battlefield. Gives full speech at the end.	1999	KIT JER FRITZ DVD JE JUST V JE JUST
Lincoln : [sound recording] [a photobiography] A study of the boyhood, marriage, professional life, political career, and tragic death of Abraham Lincoln includes select photos from the print edition.	2008	CD JB L638FRE
Lincoln at Gettysburg [videorecording] : a film Featuring a calm, yet emotional, reading of the complete Gettysburg Address, this program dramatizes for young viewers how Abraham Lincoln reconciled the horrors of the battle which embodied America's gravest crisis as a nation.	1999	V J937.7 L63
Meet Abe Lincoln's friend [videorecording] In this dramatic presentation, you will be transported through time to meet Abigail Gollaher. Listen as she tells of the young Abe Lincoln and her little brother Austin's childhood adventures. This is your chance to come to know the boy behind the man who led the United States away from slavery.--Program announcement.	2008	DVD JB L638M
President Abraham Lincoln [videorecording] A century ago, only one man stood in the way of the disintegration of the United States: Abraham Lincoln. This is the story of the first Republican president and how he helped preserve our country during the Civil War.	1996	V JB L638 V S JB L638

Web Sites

Abraham Lincoln Educational Links
http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/education/educate.htm
A collection of links to Lincoln's Own Words, Writings About Lincoln, Images and Places, Biography, and Classroom Resources.

Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project
http://lincoln.lib.niu.edu/
Lincoln/Net presents historical materials from Abraham Lincoln's Illinois years (1830-1861), including Lincoln's writings and speeches, as well as other materials illuminating antebellum Illinois.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Learning Activity
http://www.alincolnlearning.us/16thpresident/
An online learning activity focusing on Lincoln's presidential years.

Civil War for Kids
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/civilwar/cwar.htm
Children helped to create this site about the Civil War.

Gettysburg Address
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/gettysburg/
An online version of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address presented by Cornell University.

Gettysburg National Military Park Kidzpage
http://www.nps.gov/archive/gett/gettkidz/kidzindex.htm
Answers to many questions kids may have about the Civil War.

Lincoln Bicentennial Page for Kids and Young Adults
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/for-kids/default.aspx
This site provides reading lists, an Honest Abe Quiz and Community Projects

ProTeacher! Abraham Lincoln Lesson Plans
http://www.proteacher.com/090158.shtml
This site links to games, crafts and other classroom activities suitable for children K-6.

Why Lincoln Was Called Honest Abe
http://www.first-school.ws/features/stories/lincoln-honest-abe.htm
Preschool printable activities and crafts.

If you need help finding these or other Library materials, please check with anyone in Children's Services. We look forward to seeing you at the Library!

This list was created and is maintained by Clare Christian.
Comments about this list can be sent to Clare Christian at cchristian@acpl.info.
General comments and suggestions can be sent to Becky White at bwhite@acpl.info, or to Mary R. Voors, Manager, Children's Services at mvoors@acpl.info.