Who Was John McCain?
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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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Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults. Many of his books have focused on US history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.
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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
- Words Per Page
- 72
- 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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