01852cam a2200229 a 4500001000500000005001700005020001500022020001800037040002300055050002400078082002100102100002400123245007000147260004600217300003700263505000700300520119300307521002601500521001701526650006301543650001601606229020231115110951.0  a0736810862  a9780736845229  aDLCcDLCdDLCbeng00aE457.905b.O24 200200a973.7/092aB2211 aOberle, Lora Polack10aAbraham Lincoln /cby Lora Oberle ; consultant, Steven M. Wilson.  aNorth Mankato :bBridgestone Books,c2002  a48 pages :bIllustrationsc25 cm  aR   aThis book is a dedication to the 16th President and commander-in-chief of the United States of America: Abraham Lincoln. To show how respected and influential President Lincoln was, before, during, and after his reign and tenure as President, this book traces a genealogical line through his life, death, and legacy.To begin, this book explores Lincoln's childhood and some of the experiences and events that may have had a hand in him becoming one of the most famous American presidents.Moving forward, this book includes chapters that each touch on and highlight topics such as Lincoln's entrance into the political arena, memorable moments from the Lincoln presidency, and the controversy of his death.The final chapter includes and explores the legacy Abraham Lincoln left behind, both for his family and for the American people, not to mention people worldwide who remain to be influenced by his words and actions.Ultimately, this book shows and explores the reasons why President Abraham Lincoln is remembered to be one of the greatest presidents of the United States of America, and why his death was such a shock, trauma, and tragedy for those who truly believed in his greatness.  a800 bLexile estimate  aR bRaz-Plus 0aPresidentszUnited StatesvBiographyvJuvenile literature. 1aPresidents.