Throughout his life, Abraham Lincoln tried to make life easier for
others. Then during the darkest days of the Civil War, when everyone
needed hope, President Lincoln cleared a path for all Americans to a
better future.
As a boy, Abraham Lincoln helped his family break through the wilderness
and struggle on a frontier farm. When Lincoln was a young man, friends
made it easier for him to get a better education and become a lawyer, so
as a politician he paved the way for better schools and roads. President
Lincoln cleared a path to better farming, improved transportation,
accessible education, and most importantly, freedom. Author Peggy Thomas
uncovers Abraham Lincoln's passion for agriculture and his country while
illustrator Stacy Innerst cleverly provides a clear look as President
Lincoln strives for positive change.