Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=3+7105+4294966547 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704377 ...This book offers readers a unique look at the events that led to the Emancipation Proclamation. Filled with little-known facts and fascinating details, it includes excerpts from historical sources, archival images, and new research that debunks myths about the Emancipation Proclamation and its causes.--Amazon.com. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1650294 Simple text and full-color photographs describe the life of Abraham Lincoln--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716070 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1566698 Introduces the life of the sixteenth president of the United States, who presided over the Union during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735281 A clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1502890 A brief look at the life of United States president Abraham Lincoln. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1565445 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1356604 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1359260 Highlights the life and accomplishments of the sixteenth president of the United States. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1359323 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1477866 Presents a non-fiction companion to the book Abe Lincoln At Last!, discussing what it was like to grow up in a log cabin and what Lincolns family life was like, and describes how he became the sixteenth president of the United States. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1270702 Introduces Presidents Day, including the accomplishments of Presidents Washington and Lincoln, why the holiday is important, and how it is celebrated today. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=878538 This simple, illustrated biography provides a perfect entry point for learning about Abraham Lincoln. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=885845 The author integrates Lincolns famous words into the narrative, revealing the inspiration and determination that led to his greatest achievements. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=786610 Presents the full text of the Gettysburg Address in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to Lincolns famous speech and its significance through history--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=885861 A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=823085 A detailed, comic-book style book depicting the Battle of Gettysburg; the national movement to create a memorial there; and the quiet day in 1863 when Lincoln delivered his galvanizing speech. Butzer uses only primary sources for the text, drawing from first-person letters and diaries, speeches, and Lincolns own writing to unpack this series of historical events. The address itself is played out over eighteen pages, with every phrase given a visual interpretation that will resonate with young readers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=887181 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=990405 Examines the events leading up to President Abraham Lincolns decision to write the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery, including the beginning of the Civil War--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=803817 In an account of the friendship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, readers get a glimpse into the shared bond between two great American leaders during a turbulent time in history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=810281 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=822349 Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=724496 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=803798 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=738770 Profiles the sixteenth president of the United States, discussing his time as a lawyer and the Civil War that broke out during his administration. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=756733 Growing up poor in the backwoods of Kentucky and Indiana, Abraham Lincoln lost his mother before he was ten. But Sally Johnston, who married Abes father a year later, brought a library of books to their log cabin home and turned young Abes life around. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=880768 Read about Abraham Lincolns life and his lasting impact on America and the world--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=676372 A juvenile biography of Abraham Lincoln, our sixteenth president--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=724943 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=626945 A biography of Abraham Lincoln emphasizing his roles of lawyer, president, and legend. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=615146 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=590172 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=585518 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=648396 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=606670 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=603238 Presents a discussion of Abraham Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation and its importance to the nation, and discusses slavery in America, the Civil War, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Missouri Compromise, and the Fugitive Slave Law. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=544950 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=564506 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=590173 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=559200 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=720406 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=497829 The brutal murder of Abraham Lincoln shocked America and changed our history forever. Why Booth killed Lincoln and how the assassination transformed Lincoln from man to myth is explored. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=538131 Provides a brief biography of the country lawyer who served during the Civil War as the sixteenth president of the United States. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=559954 A detailed account of the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest war fought on American soil, plus an examination of Abraham Lincolns famous Gettysburg address. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=568492 Provides information on slavery, Lincolns views, and the Emancipation Proclamation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=550919 Examines the history of Presidents Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=947347 Provides an overview of the events of the Civil War, the life of Abraham Lincoln, and Lincolns speech known as the Gettysburg Address. Includes the text of the speech. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=500251 Profiles the self-educated man who arose from poverty to become the sixteenth president of the United States, focusing on how his virtues enabled him to overcome many personal and political difficulties. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=500250 A biography of the sixteenth President of the United States. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=476300 A biography of our sixteenth president, who guided the nation during its bloodiest fight, the Civil War, and whose life was cut short by an assassin. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=483050 A biography of Abraham Lincoln that focuses on dispelling common misconceptions and emphasizes how he lived his life with wisdom and compassion. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=441952 This extraordinarily tender, humorous, and lyrical look at the childhood of Abraham Lincoln introduces readers to a boy who, despite heartbreaking hard times, never loses his passion for storytelling and learning. Full color. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=455122 Profiles the sixteenth president of the United States, whose life and accomplishments were founded on his firm commitment to the words of the Declaration of Independence. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=466870 A biography of the Illinois lawyer who served the country as president through the difficulties of the Civil War. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=483364 Four score and seven years ago...so begins one of the most important speeches in the history of the United States--Abraham Lincolns Gettysburg Address. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=500480 Provides a short history of the Battle of Gettysburg and the commemorative address President Lincoln made there during the Civil War. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=405810 Abraham Lincoln held the presidency during Americas most tumultuous period in history. Leading the nation during the Civil War, Lincoln was criticized on the one hand by antislavery radicals as being too conservative on the issue of slavery and on the other by conservatives in Congress who argued that he was too radical. Topics in this volume include Lincolns involvement in the outbreak of the war, his suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, his efforts to help free the slaves, and his plans for reconstruction. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=496670 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=446908 Examines the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, showing its creation as a war measure designed to bring the southern states back to the Union and discussing its effectiveness in freeing the slaves. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=486126 A simple biography of the man who was president during the Civil War. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=402360 A simple biography of the Illinois lawyer who served the country as president through the difficulties of the Civil War. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=444914 A brief overview of the life of the man who was President of the United States during the difficult years of the Civil War and who issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=496671 A biography of the president responsible for the Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, and more. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Abraham Lincoln. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=374653 A brief biography of the sixteenth president, known as a wise and compassionate man and an eloquent speaker, whose determination helped preserve the Union during the Civil War. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=352920 A simple description of the life of Abraham Lincoln, presented from his point of view. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=381676 This biography of the nations 16th president is presented in an easy-to-readformat for readers developing their skills. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=316300 A collection of speeches and letters of Abraham Lincoln, with brief introductions that provice historical background. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white archival photographs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=354403 Four score and seven years ago ... is one of the best-known opening phrases in the world, and many of us have read Abraham Lincolns Gettysburg Address. Few of us, however, have looked behind the words. In this book, Barbara Silberdick Feinberg gives insight into Lincolns positions on slavery, the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence as he wrote the Address. First-hand accounts describe Lincolns careful consideration of the issues while writing his speech for a tired, war-torn nation, and the variety of responses his speech received in his day. At a time when the future of the United States was in jeopardy, his masterpiece struck a chord in the heart of the nation that still resonates. Book jacket.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=271596 Presents the life story of the sixteenth president of the United States who is known for ending slavery in the U.S. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=72045 Includes a brief biography of President Lincoln, a list of locations where he walked, and photographs of places, buildings, and objects significant in his life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=145587 Portrays Lincolns life as a lawyer in Springfield, a devoted husband and father, and president during the Civil War years. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=496672 Presents the life story of the sixteenth president of the United States who is known for ending slavery in the U.S. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=78992 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=16971 A simple biography of the president who led the United States through a bloody civil war. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=511399 Text and illustrations present the life of the boy born on the Kentucky frontier who became the sixteenth president of the United States. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=130571 Traces the events which led to the Battle of Gettysburg in 1864 and describes the dedication of the Cemetery to the fallen soldiers by Lincoln in his famous speech. Includes text of the speech. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1359134 Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=522661 A biography of Lincoln that concentrates chiefly, but briefly, on events that led to the Presidency. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=196583 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=262887 A historical survey of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas during the lifetime of Abraham Lincoln, examining people, places, and events which gave color to the world of the nineteenth century. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=149884