The Lincoln Memorial is a children’s audiobook about the history of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The book tells the story of how Abraham Lincoln was honored with a memorial after his death, and how people have visited and paid tribute to him at the monument over the years.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for children who are interested in American history. It tells the story of one of America’s most famous presidents, and highlights an important monument that celebrates his legacy.
Pros :
- The Lincoln Memorial is a children’s audiobook about the history of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
- The book tells the story of how Abraham Lincoln was honored with a memorial after his death, and how people have visited and paid tribute to him at the monument over the years.
- This would be an excellent addition to any child’s bookshelf who is interested in American history, or monuments in general
Cons :
- The author does not mention how the memorial has been used in protests and as a rallying point for civil rights movements.
- The audiobook is quite short, at only about 25 minutes long.
- Some of the pronunciations are incorrect (e.g., Jefferson Davis is pronounced “Jefferson Davies”).
Learn more about the author
Mary Firestone is a children’s book author and audiobook narrator. She has written several books about history, including The Lincoln Memorial and The White House.
Reader Reviews
“The Lincoln Memorial is a great children’s audiobook about the history of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Mary Firestone does a great job of telling the story of how Abraham Lincoln was honored with a memorial after his death, and how people have visited and paid tribute to him at the monument over the years.”
“Very informative and interesting for children. I learned things myself from listening to this!”
“The narrator has a pleasant voice and does a great job of bringing the story to life. The audio is well-produced, without any noticeable glitches or gaps.”
“This is a great children’s audiobook about the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The book tells the story of how Abraham Lincoln was honored with a memorial after his death, and how people have visited and paid tribute to him at the monument over the years.”
