Introduce children to the lives and achievements of pioneering men and women from diverse cultures, eras, and fields with Rookie Biographies TM, the new series that helps emergent readers get to know the people who shaped our world! He was born in a Kentucky log cabin, taught himself law, and went on to live in the White House. Kids will be fascinated by the life and times of Honest Abe Lincoln - 16th president of the United States.