A Picture Book of John F. Kennedy (Picture Book Biography)

by David A Adler (Author) Robert Casilla (Illustrator)

A Picture Book of John F. Kennedy (Picture Book Biography)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

Ask not what your country can do for you... How did the man who spoke those words grow from a young boy to become President?

In an easy-to-follow mix of biography, facts, and history supported with lifelike illustrations, Adler traces Kennedy's life as a boy, World War II hero, best-selling author, politician, family man, and thirty-fifth President of the United States. The book ends with Kennedy's assassination and its aftermath.

A time line of important dates in Kennedy's life helps young readers place the President in history.

For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.

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David A Adler
David A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, including biographies, math books, and Judaica. His strong interest in history and biography led to his bestselling Picture Book Biography series. He lives in New York State with his wife and family.

Jeff Fisher (1955 - 2014) was a professional illustrator who made his picture book debut with A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart. He lived with his family in New York.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780823440481
Lexile Measure
730
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Holiday House
Publication date
April 20, 2018
Series
Picture Book Biography
BISAC categories
JNF025210 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/20th Century
JNF007130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & First Families (U.S.)
Library of Congress categories
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