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The Resource Abraham Lincoln for kids : his life and times with 21 activities, Janis Herbert

Abraham Lincoln for kids : his life and times with 21 activities, Janis Herbert

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Summary
Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved presidents of all time, this illuminating activity book tells the rich story of Abraham Lincoln's life and details the events of his era. Highlighting Lincoln's warm, generous spirit and impressive intellect, the guide teaches children about his fascinating life story, his struggles at the onset of the Civil War, and his relevance in today's world. Activities include delivering a speech, holding a debate, drawing political cartoons, and making a stovepipe hat or miniature Mississippi River flatboat. Lively sidebars, abundant photographs and illustrations, and fun projects help to kick the dust off old Honest Abe. Also included are selections from some of Lincoln's most famous speeches and documents, as well as a resource section of Web sites to explore and sites to visit, making this a comprehensive Lincoln biography for young readers
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
1st ed.
Extent
1 online resource (ix, 149 pages)
Contents
  • "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
Isbn
9781556528309
Instance
Label
Abraham Lincoln for kids : his life and times with 21 activities
Title
Abraham Lincoln for kids
Title remainder
his life and times with 21 activities
Statement of responsibility
Janis Herbert
Creator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved presidents of all time, this illuminating activity book tells the rich story of Abraham Lincoln's life and details the events of his era. Highlighting Lincoln's warm, generous spirit and impressive intellect, the guide teaches children about his fascinating life story, his struggles at the onset of the Civil War, and his relevance in today's world. Activities include delivering a speech, holding a debate, drawing political cartoons, and making a stovepipe hat or miniature Mississippi River flatboat. Lively sidebars, abundant photographs and illustrations, and fun projects help to kick the dust off old Honest Abe. Also included are selections from some of Lincoln's most famous speeches and documents, as well as a resource section of Web sites to explore and sites to visit, making this a comprehensive Lincoln biography for young readers
Member of
Biography type
individual biography
Cataloging source
N$T
http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1956-
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Herbert, Janis
Dewey number
  • 973.7092
  • B
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • portraits
Index
index present
Intended audience
9 and up
LC call number
E457.905
LC item number
.H47 2007eb
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
Series statement
For Kids Series
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Lincoln, Abraham
  • Presidents
  • Creative activities and seat work
  • Lincoln, Abraham
  • JUVENILE NONFICTION
  • JUVENILE NONFICTION
  • Creative activities and seat work
  • Presidents
  • United States
Target audience
juvenile
Label
Abraham Lincoln for kids : his life and times with 21 activities, Janis Herbert
Instantiates
Publication
Antecedent source
unknown
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
"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
Control code
233823473
Dimensions
unknown
Edition
1st ed.
Extent
1 online resource (ix, 149 pages)
File format
unknown
Form of item
online
Isbn
9781556528309
Level of compression
unknown
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
illustrations, portraits
http://library.link/vocab/ext/overdrive/overdriveId
0484dbab-f3b3-4e29-a2d9-78438ab6374c
Quality assurance targets
not applicable
Reformatting quality
unknown
Sound
unknown sound
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)233823473
Label
Abraham Lincoln for kids : his life and times with 21 activities, Janis Herbert
Publication
Antecedent source
unknown
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
"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
Control code
233823473
Dimensions
unknown
Edition
1st ed.
Extent
1 online resource (ix, 149 pages)
File format
unknown
Form of item
online
Isbn
9781556528309
Level of compression
unknown
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
illustrations, portraits
http://library.link/vocab/ext/overdrive/overdriveId
0484dbab-f3b3-4e29-a2d9-78438ab6374c
Quality assurance targets
not applicable
Reformatting quality
unknown
Sound
unknown sound
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)233823473

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