"Meet Abraham Lincoln" by Barbara Cary, illustrated by Jack Davis (John Burton Davis Jr.), Step-Up Book Club, published by Random House, 1965. The Step-Up Book Club series were published by Random House in the 1960s and 1970s as a follow-on series for students who had surpassed the reading level of the I Can Read books.

Hard boards, illustrated front cover [some wear and soiling]; 6.3/4" x 8.1/2"; endpapers are maps, "Gangas Library 1971" is written on the front endpaper, the endpapers are creased and damaged at the hinges [see photos]; 86 pages, a little soiling, a few page corner folds, there is a broad clear tape on the board and spine supporting the binding; good condition.

This warmly told biography of our sixteenth president is enriched by many authentic but seldom told anecdotes and complemented by bold color illustrations that capture the spirit of Lincoln and his era.

"I bought this book for my 5th graders because they have been learning about the Civil War. The students who read this book loved it, and have gone on to read more of the biographies in the Landmark series. For those of you who are familiar with the DRA, this book is an O (3rd grade reading level). However, the content is not watered down, so my students have learned a lot from reading these books." [a private review]

John Burton Davis Jr. (1924-2016) was an American cartoonist and illustrator, known for his advertising art, magazine covers, film posters, record album art, and numerous comic book stories. He was one of the founding cartoonists for Mad in 1952.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-7 weeks) ----- $28.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-10 weeks) ----- $42.50