About This Book
This engaging chapter book transports young readers back to the 19th century, exploring the daily routines and experiences of children who lived in the same communities as Abraham Lincoln. It covers aspects like housing, meals, attire, education, chores, and leisure activities, offering a vivid picture of frontier and early American town life. Ideal for children aged 4-11, it serves as an excellent introduction to historical context and social studies, sparking curiosity about how life has changed over time.
Discussion Prompts
1
How was a child's daily life during Lincoln's time different from your own?
2
What was one thing you learned about their homes or food that surprised you?
3
If you could ask a child from Lincoln's era one question, what would it be?
4
What do you think was the hardest part about growing up back then? What was the best part?
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