John F. Kennedy (Compass Point Early Biographies) [Library Binding]

Vicky Franchino (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Compass Point Early Biographies

A biography discussing the personal life, education, and political career of the thirty-fifth President of the United States, John F. Kennedy.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5-These biographies include all the basic facts that most students need for reports, but they do not bring the subjects to life. The writing is dry, and there is no more information here than can be found in a collective biography or encyclopedia. Also, the books do not give readers a sense of American life during the mid-20th century. Kennedy is worse than King. Once JFK has entered politics, the chronology jumps around and is difficult to follow. There are statements that are not quite right but not totally wrong-and it seems inappropriate to say that the president was murdered, instead of assassinated. On the other hand, King offers some sense of the man and his desire and hopes for an end to racism. Both books are full of mainly black-and-white photographs-many of them well known and representative of the men; others do not seem to have a point. The glossaries have an odd assortment of words-"college," "minister," "elected," "Peace Corps," etc. Barely serviceable additions.
Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Compass Point Books is a publisher of children’s books and digital products. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Compass Point Books (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075650113X
• ISBN-13: 978-0756501136
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 6.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,657,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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