Title: Abe’s Honest Words
Author:
Doreen Rapport
Illustrator: Kadir Nelson
Award(s):
Whitney and Scott Cardozo Award for Children's Literature,
2009 Winner United States
Reading level/ Lexile Level: 820
Genre: Non-Fiction
Synopsis:
Abe’s Honest Words is
the life of Abraham Lincoln. It starts from the time Abe was nine years old as
he learned to read and live off the land. It follows Abe’s journey from an Illinois
State Legislature to the Presidency. Abe fought to unite a country and equal
rights for everyone despite skin color.
Activities/Resources:
1. Doreen Rapport website offers activities and videos for teachers to share with students- http://doreenrappaport.com/kids-connect/
2. Website with information on Abe Lincoln - http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/abrahamlincoln
3.This is the web page from Doreen Rapport on Abe Lincoln. She shares the background of the pictures and their is a video of the Gettysburg Address -- http://doreenrappaport.com/abes-honest-words/
Reference
Rappaport,
D., & Nelson, K. (2008). Abe's honest words: The life of Abraham Lincoln.
New York, NY: Hyperion Books for Children
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