Winner of the 1988 Newbery Medal, this eloquent work beings vitality to the story of Abraham Lincoln's life. Filled with photographs of Lincoln, his family, home and children, they perfectly complement the engaging and easy to understand text. Covering his humble beginnings in Kentucky and Illinois to his final night at Ford's Theatre, children and adults will appreciate this photographic portrait of Lincoln's life and accomplishments. 150 pages with index; softcover.