Who Was John F. Kennedy?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Who Was John F. Kennedy?

By Yona Zeldis McDonough, Who HQ, Jill Weber (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

The life of John F. Kennedy, from his childhood to his presidency and assassination.

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112 pages· 9,394 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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From a childhood battle with scarlet fever to heroic acts in WWII, a young leader rises to become the 35th president. Despite a presidency cut short, his impact endures. Discover the pivotal moments that defined his legacy and explore the timeline of an extraordinary life. What challenges did he overcome, and how did he leave an indelible mark on history? This profile, enriched with illustrations, invites you to delve into the life of a man who shaped a nation.

From the publisher

The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-and won-his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he was stricken with scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation’s youngest elected leader left an indelible mark on the American consciousness and now is profiled in our Who Was…? series. Included are 100 black-and-white illustrations as well as a timeline that guides readers through this eventful period in history.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
9,394
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
790L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about US PresidentsBooks about 20th centuryBooks about John F. KennedyBooks about American presidents
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~S
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
85428
Publication
Published
December 29, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448437439

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