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The Shot That Changed America: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln For Kids
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ISBN10: 1300025247
ISBN13: 9781300025245
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: Jul 9 2025
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.31 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781300025245
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: Jul 9 2025
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.31 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
On a quiet spring evening in 1865, the laughter of a packed theater audience was shattered by a single gunshot - and a nation changed forever. This gripping story takes young readers deep into one of America's most unforgettable moments, telling the tale of a president who led with courage, a man who let hatred guide his choices, and the people who watched history unfold around them. From the fields of the Civil War to the bright lights of Ford's Theatre, from a darkened boarding house to a marble memorial that still stands today, this book brings the past to life in vivid detail. Readers will meet the key players of that fateful night, discover how the news of the assassination spread across a grieving country, and learn what happened to the conspirators who plotted in secret. Through powerful storytelling and fascinating facts, this book helps kids see how choices - both brave and terrible - can shape the future for generations. It's a story about hope, loss, and the ways we remember those who came before us. Perfect for young readers who want to understand the people and events that still echo in the heart of America.
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