Graves, Karen Marie.

Abraham Lincoln / by Karen Marie Graves. - San Diego : Lucent Books, c2003. - 128 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. - The importance of .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 118-121) and index.

A simple, poor beginning -- Entering politics -- From Springfield to Washington -- Preparing for the presidency -- For the Union -- Commander in chief -- The Great Emancipator -- Countdown to destiny -- Destiny.

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.

ISBN: 1560069651 (hardback : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2001005524

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Presidents
Presidents.

LC Class. No.: E457.905 / .G73 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 973.7/092 B