Ted Kennedy: A Remarkable Life in the Senate (Gateway Biographies) [Library Binding]

Lisa Tucker McElroy (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Gateway Biographies

In the early days of his career, Senator Ted Kennedy was mainly known as the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy. But his service in the United States Senate - which has spanned more than 45 years - has earned him his own reputation as a hard-fighting and effective legislator. He has strived to fairly represent all Americans in his pursuit of social justice.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4–7—McElroy's concise biography briefly touches upon Kennedy's childhood, school years, marriage, and political career, including his work on brother John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign and his years in the Senate. Personal tragedies, including the assassinations of his brothers and the 1964 plane crash that left him with a broken back, are also discussed. At times, some of the senator's poor choices, such as his expulsion from Harvard for cheating and his involvement in the accident at Chappaquiddick, are oversimplified and are not convincing about the "lesson about honesty and integrity" that McElroy claims Kennedy learned. However, the book is still an appropriate title for those seeking a slim yet informative biography. The text is well written and clear, and is enhanced by black-and-white and full-color photos.—Michele Sealander, Hamburg School, NJ
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (April 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761344578
• ISBN-13: 978-0761344575
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,051,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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