Abe Lincoln's Hat

Abe Lincoln was absent-minded and used a trick with his stovepipe hat to help him remember things. This expanded biographical picture book includes historical context and anecdotes to bring the president to life. Adapted from the Step into Reading leveled reader, it has been revised and enriched with more material for those who want to explore Lincoln further. The illustrations by Brooke Smart make history more appealing and engaging for young readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2022
Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Abe Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was known for his absent-mindedness. However, he had a clever trick involving his stovepipe hat to help him remember things. This expanded biographical picture book brings to life one of our nation's most revered presidents, with fascinating anecdotes and historical context. Adapted from the Step into Reading leveled reader of the same name, author Martha Brenner has revised and enriched her original text to include more historical material and resources for those who want to explore this captivating figure further. Illustrator Brooke Smart's clever art makes history more appealing than ever, including both humor and painful, hard-hitting American history. This new edition traces Lincoln's evolution into a compelling commander-in-chief during a contentious time in our nation's history. Young readers will be intrigued!

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 201 x 286 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780525647171