The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary- Candace Fleming
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2008:
“The scrapbook technique . . . remains fresh and lively, a great way to provide a huge amount of information in a format that invites both browsing and in-depth study.”
Review, New York Times Book Review, November 9, 2008:
“The format of ‘The Lincolns’ may be aimed at young readers, but, given Candace Fleming’s unerring eye for the dramatic quotation (with the Lincolns, there were a lot of those), this birth-to-death biography of Mary and Abraham is hard to put down even for readers who know …read more

Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President, has come into the news recently:
*Barack Obama chose to go by train, over Mr. Lincoln’s route, as he made his way to Washington for the weekend of celebrations and the Inauguration.
*He also chose Mr. Lincoln’s Bible to use for taking his oath of office during the Inauguration.
Many youngsters may not have heard of Abraham Lincoln or are aware of his significance and relationship to black people in America.  Mr. Lincoln was President during the Civil War years and issued the Emancipation Proclamation giving the slaves freedom.
For more Lincoln information:
Lincoln by David Herbert Donald
A Picture Book of Abraham …read more