The Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln and the U.S. Civil War

by Marissa Kirkman

Overview

You may know of Abraham Lincoln, but there is more to his story. Learn about life in the time that Lincoln lived, and how he impacted the U.S. Civil War.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515724827
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Life and Times
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.12(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	680L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

A New Country 4

Making New Laws 6

Frontiers and Factories 8

Plantations in the South 10

A Dividing Country 12

A New Leader 14

The Civil War Begins 16

Freeing the Slaves 18

The End of the War 20

After the War 21

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 24

Index 24

Interviews

• Has teacher support materials • Carefully written based on grade level content • Text features, including boldfaced text, sidebars, and fact boxes aid in student comprehension • Rich academic vocabulary • Engaging text with historical photos and illustrations

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2016
Gr 2–4—In this history-in-a-thimble series, Kirkman balances brevity with substance. The history of each era is described by honing in on the role of a key individual during that time. Each title opens with background information that provides readers with an understanding of why and how the featured event came to be. For instance, before delving into the Civil War, the author describes how state laws about slavery and different styles of commerce caused a rift between the North and South. Or before tackling the pivotal moments of the American Revolution in George Washington, the author explains how the colonies came to be and why they were ruled by Britain. These brief backstories segue easily into the topic events and individuals. However, there is a weak link. First Americans is a general introduction to four regions in the United States and the common characteristics of tribal life in those areas in the past ("Tribes in the North used trees from the forest to make their homes. Some tribes lived in longhouses. Others lived in wigwams."). Furthermore, there is no mention of native peoples in the South or Southeast in this title. Across the board, the layout is attractive and the content is well-organized and concisely written. The illustrations are full-color and complement the accompanying text nicely. VERDICT With the exception of First Americans, these titles are sound purchases.

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