Who Was John McCain?
Who Was John McCain?
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Who Was John McCain?

Written by Michael Burgan and Who HQ & illustrated by John Hinderliter
Part of the Who Was . . . ? Book Series
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8 - 12
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920L
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Feb 7, 2023
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593383681
    Publication Date
    February 7, 2023
    Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
    Original Publication Date
    February 7, 2023
    Page Count
    112
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    920L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~6

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