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Steven Spielberg's new film, "Lincoln," hits theaters on November 9. If you want to explore the life and times of Abraham Lincoln in the comfort of your own home, Dover has an extensive collection of books for adults and children about the Great Emancipator. | | Speeches, Quotations, History and More
 | Great Speeches
by Abraham Lincoln
Masterly orations and letters. "House Divided" speech (1858), First Inaugural Address (1861), Gettysburg Address (1863), Letter to Mrs. Bixby (1864), Second Inaugural Address (1865), 11 others. Includes 2 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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| |  | |  | An Abraham Lincoln Tribute: Featuring Woodcuts by Charles Turzak
by Charles Turzak, Bob Blaisdell, Bob Blaisdell, David A. Beronä
This handsome hardcover volume features 36 striking woodcut images of scenes from Lincoln's life by a noted artist of the 1930s. An appendix includes some of the president's speeches, letters, and quotations.
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| | | |  | Abraham Lincoln
by Lord Charnwood
The stranger-than-fiction story of a self-taught backwoods lawyer's transformation into the savior of a nation. Well-researched, engaging biography, written in 1917 by an Englishman, was one of the first major works on Lincoln.
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|  | The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
by Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A. Douglas
Complete texts for all 7 debates between the incumbent Democratic senator from Illinois and the 1858 nominee of the infant Republican party, plus a major speech by each.
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Coloring Books, Paper Dolls, and Activity Books
 | Abraham Lincoln Coloring Book
by A. G. Smith
From his humble origins to his rise to the highest office in the land and ultimate martyrdom, this chronicle of the life of our 16th president features 43 accurately rendered images.
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| | | |  | Abraham Lincoln Discovery Kit
by Dover, A. G. Smith
Abraham Lincoln Coloring Book, 19 stickers, paper doll with 30 costume stickers, over 40 different puzzles, "Concentration"-style memory game, "Gettysburg Address" poster, 11 x 17 Color Your Own poster, crayons.
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|  | Abraham Lincoln Activity Book
by Diana Zourelias
This little book is loaded with fun facts about Honest Abe, our 16th president! Puzzles include more than 40 mazes, crosswords, follow-the-dots, word searches, and other activities.
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| | |  | Abraham Lincoln Stickers
by A. G. Smith
These 19 colorful stickers trace Honest Abe's progress from Postmaster and country lawyer to Chief Executive and author of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.
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|  | Abraham Lincoln Sticker Paper Doll
by A. G. Smith
Experience the life of a great American hero with this little book featuring the 16th president of the United States. Includes 1 paper doll and a variety of 23 reusable stickers of costumes and accessories.
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More Civil War and History Books
 | Civil War Photos CD-ROM and Book
by Carol Belanger Grafton
This collection of 153 contemporary photographs captures the most tumultuous era in American history, with authentic images of Lee, Grant, Jackson, and Lincoln, plus encampments, battle scenes, ironclads, and more.
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|  | Civil War Letters: From Home, Camp and Battlefield
by Bob Blaisdell
Wartime letters include correspondence of Union and Confederate sympathizers and soldiers of all ranks. Authentic illustrations accompany insightful missives by Lincoln, Grant, Lee, Whitman, Davis, and many of their contemporaries.
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| | |  | Mr. Lincoln's Camera Man: Mathew B. Brady
by Roy Meredith
Over 300 Brady photos reproduced directly from original negatives. Photos, lively commentary on Jackson, Webster, Grant, Lee, Carnegie, Barnum, Lincoln, Battle Smoke, Death of Rebel Sniper, Atlanta Just After Capture, more.
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|  | Story of the Civil War Coloring Book
by Peter F. Copeland
Forty accurately detailed illustrations of important figures, historic moments in epic conflict: bombardment of Ft. Sumter, Lee's Surrender at Appomattox, Lincoln's assassination, more. Descriptive captions.
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| | |  | Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War
by Alexander Gardner
One hundred of the greatest war pictures ever taken, this collection is also a dramatic record of American history. Union troops in battle, Lincoln at Antietam, the ruins of Richmond, Lee's surrender at Appomattox, more.
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|  | Russell's Civil War Photographs
by Captain A. J. Russell
This collection gathers 116 of Russell's very best photos from the conflict, including images of Bull Run, the Virginia campaigns, bridges, railroads, Richmond, and Lincoln's funeral car, many never seen before.
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| | | | | | |  | American Presidents Coloring Book
by Peter F. Copeland
Ready-to-color portraits of 44 U.S. Presidents — from George Washington to Barack Obama — deftly portrayed against backdrops of significant events that occurred during their administrations.
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|  | History of the Civil Rights Movement Coloring Book
by Steven James Petruccio
Thirty full-page illustrations chronicle the milestones of one of the 20th century's most important social movements. Informative captions accompany dramatic scenes from the movement's history, including milestones of the 1950s and '60s.
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| | |  | A Short History of the Civil War: Ordeal by Fire
by Fletcher Pratt
Best one-volume history brings the events, figures, and battles of monumental conflict vividly to life. Absorbing details of military campaigns, battlefield strategies, and personalities revealed in an audacious style.
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|  | Great Inaugural Addresses
by James Daley
This collection features the voices of 20 Chief Executives, from Washington's 1789 oration to Obama's 2009 speech. A reference for students of political science and an inspiration for readers of every political persuasion.
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| | | |  | The Union Reader: As the North Saw the War
by Richard B. Harwell
Rich anthology of documents by Northerners who lived through the war and were often firsthand participants. Soldiers' letters home, prison narratives, much more. 12 historic illustrations.
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| | |  | The Confederate Reader: How the South Saw the War
by Richard B. Harwell
Carefully chosen and annotated selection of contemporary battle reports, general orders, letters, articles, sermons, songs, travel observations, much more. Wonderful self-portrait of the Confederacy. Illustrated.
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| | | |  | From Antietam to Gettysburg: A Civil War Coloring Book
by Peter F. Copeland
Forty-five precise black-and-white illustrations document great battles, generals of the War Between the States. Pickett's charge at Cemetery Ridge; Union Army retreat from Fredericksburg; portraits of Lee, Meade, Hood, other generals.
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| | | |  | American Presidents Sticker Book
by Tim Foley
This sticker gallery features every president, from the Founding Fathers to the Chief Executives of the 21st century. Forty-four images come with frames that include names and terms served.
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