Long, Tall Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln didn’t look like a president. He didn’t always act like a president, either—he liked to wrestle with his sons and tell jokes. But he always fought for fairness, freedom, and unity.

Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Abraham Lincoln’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical photographs at the back of book. Complete with a timeline, photographs, and little-known facts about the United States’ sixteenth president: the long and tall Abraham Lincoln.

Long, Tall Lincoln is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Abraham Lincoln was a president who worked to unify America. This biography introduces beginning readers to the milestones in the life of this great man.

A timeline and historical photographs are included.

Abraham Lincoln’s ascent to the presidency is recounted in a fluid, easy-to-read biography for early readers. Simple, direct sentences stress Lincoln’s humble upbringing, his honesty, and his devotion to acting with moral conviction. - Kirkus Reviews

A concise, lively, presidential biography. - Booklist