Who really was Abraham Lincoln?

Before he became the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln was a curious boy growing up in a small log cabin. He had very little formal education, but he loved to read, learn, and dream of a better future.
Follow the remarkable true story of "Honest Abe" as he grows from a hardworking frontier boy into a lawyer, a leader, and eventually one of the most important presidents in American history.

Young readers will discover:

How Lincoln grew up with very little and taught himself through books
Why he became known as the "Rail-Splitter"
How he became a lawyer and entered politics
What happened during the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates
How he became America's 16th President
His leadership during the Civil War
The Emancipation Proclamation and his fight against slavery
The Gettysburg Address and the words that still inspire people today
Fascinating facts about Lincoln's life and legacy
Written in clear, accessible language for young readers, Who Really Was Abraham Lincoln? brings history to life and shows children that where you start in life does not have to determine where you can go.

An inspiring introduction to one of America's most important historical figures.