Who Was John McCain?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was John McCain?

By Michael Burgan, Who HQ, John Hinderliter (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Discover the journey of a naval officer's son to Navy captain, senator, and presidential candidate.

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112 pages· 8,021 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Explore the remarkable life of John McCain, a Navy captain turned Arizona senator, who survived as a Vietnam POW and ran for president. Delve into his thirty-year Senate career, marked by bipartisan efforts and a commitment to fairness. What drove this maverick patriot to become a national figure? Uncover the challenges and triumphs that defined his legacy.

From the publisher

How did the son of a naval officer go on to become a United States Navy captain, an Arizona senator, and a candidate for president? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John accomplished in his lifetime! John was a decorated member of the US Navy who survived being a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He served as an Arizona senator for thirty years, right up until his passing in 2018. Learn all about John McCain and his life as politician who always tried to work across the aisle and to treat people fairly in this book about the maverick patriot.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
8,021
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
920L
Themes & topics
Books about politicsBooks about 20th centuryBooks about social scienceBooks about politics and governmentBooks about presidential elections
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6
F&P level
~V
Publication
Published
February 7, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593383681

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