3/08/2009
Lincoln Shot: A President’s Life Remembered
This book stands tall literally (12x18 inches) as well as in quality. Designed to look like a yellowed memorial issue of the 19th century “National News” one year after the assassination, this account starts with the shooting and recovery of the assassins. Then it follows Lincoln’s life, starting with his youth, and continues with his marriage, his political career, and the Civil War. Bing’s illustrations are sure to engage young readers. They include period-style advertisements, wood-cut engravings and archival photographs. I am currently planning a 4/5th grade book club using some of the materials that we obtained from an ALA We the People Bookshelf grant relating to Lincoln and the theme “All Men are Created Equal.” This volume will add to what their teacher and I hope will be an authentic experience. I must note, however, that I will proceed with caution to help them understand that this realistic memorial should not be taken literally. One of their teacher’s requests for our study is to help his students understand the passage of time from the Civil War to segregation beacuse he feels that they do not yet think linearly. We’ll see what happens!
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It is easy to understand why this beautiful and informative book received so many starred reviews. Students will feel that they have traveled back in time as they examine the photographs, maps, etc. included on antique looking pages throughout the book. I learned many things I had never known about Lincoln, his wife, Booth, and others. This title would be great for social studies units or as a coffee-table type book in a library's reading area.
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