Lincoln: A Photobiography

Great book for all but especially, middle school aged. It has lots of pictures and is well researched and referenced. Good book overall. I recommend......more

This book was absolutely fantastic. It's for middle grade readers and the tone and vocabulary is perfect - it's not dumbed down but kids still get it. As an adult I was fascinated. I loved getting such a conscise summary of his life but I felt like I know him so much more. So many personal comments......more

Excellent choice, Newberry! I know this book was meant for kids, but I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot.......more

Is there anything better than a children's book that doesn't dumb down for children? This is such a book. Although relatively simple in its writing style, it left nothing of importance out in terms of "oh, a child couldn't possibly understand!" As an adult who studied history as any other student thr......more

Now this is what I think of what I think "good biography". Unlike Daniel Boone (the dreadfully racist and worshipful 1940 Newbery Medal winner), Freedman treats Lincoln as a real person and a true hero. He writes very well for his intended young audience, although all ages will learn a thing or two......more