Abraham Lincoln came from humble beginnings. He learned from an early age the power of education. He wanted to help Americans and bring equality for all. When the Civil War took place, he put his skills to work. He made two famous speeches: The Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address. They changed the nation of America forever.Find out more about this brave man and how he became the 16th President of the united States.Ages 8 and up.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.