Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address Separating Fact from Fiction

This engaging chapter book delves into the historical context of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, encouraging young readers to think critically about historical narratives. It presents the famous speech and the various myths that have grown around it, using primary sources to help children discern truth from fiction. Ideal for early elementary students, it fosters an understanding of historical inquiry and the importance of reliable information.

In 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Since then, the famous speech has led to many stories about it--but not all of them are true. Discover what's real and what's fiction through expertly leveled text containing primary sources.