How to Draw the Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln cover

How to Draw the Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln

Author: Schmidt, Roderic

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 5.3
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4459
Points per Word 0.000224
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.03125

Description

Young readers explore the remarkable life of Abraham Lincoln, from his humble beginnings in a log cabin to his presidency during the Civil War. The book covers key events and achievements in Lincoln's life while providing step-by-step drawing instructions that bring each lesson to life. Through this interactive approach, children learn about one of America's most influential leaders while developing their artistic skills.

Quick Summary

Kids who love drawing will have a blast with this step-by-step Lincoln activity book, which mixes easy art projects with quick, kid-friendly facts about his life and times. Each page shows a simple sketch Lincoln's iconic top hat, a log cabin, the White House and walks readers through the lines and shapes, so even beginners can create a recognizable portrait while learning why he's important. The short paragraphs and fact boxes keep the reading light, making it a good fit for early elementary readers who might otherwise get bogged down by a longer biography. Parents will appreciate that there's no scary content, just wholesome history and a chance for kids to practice fine motor skills, and the whole thing is short enough to finish in a couple of sittings. If your child enjoys other "How to Draw" history titles, they'll find this one a familiar, satisfying format that adds a personal touch to any Lincoln unit.