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Time For Kids: John F. Kennedy: The Making of a Leader
Young John F. Kennedywas a mischief maker, but he also had a serious side. He cared about people's problems and, with his words, could easily persuade others to go along with his ideas. As he grew up, Kennedy's family decided that he was meant for great things -- the presidency of the United States. TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Kennedy's desire to help Americans -- and others around the world -- is as important now as it was forty years ago.
48 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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June 3, 2011
Reason for Reading: read aloud to my son as part of our history curriculum.
We've really enjoyed the books in this series and this one was no exception. Telling the story of JFK's life, briefly, from birth to assassination in a lively, interesting narrative with lots of photographs that contain extra information in their captions. There are also a few sidebars throughout which bring further details to the table other than those discussed in the text. It is in one of these sidebars we learn of the futures of Jackie, John Jr and Caroline. Pleasantly enough, the book restricts itself to John Kennedy and barely mentions any of the clan. Of course we meet his parents, but other than being told and shown a picture that he came from a big family we are only introduced to Joe,Jr. an older brother who died in the war and, obviously, Robert, as he was at Attorney general. Otherwise the book stays on focus with John, giving plenty of information of his pre-presidency days, a chapter on Jackie's influence on the world and politically focusing on Cuba, the Soviet Union and Civil Rights. A very enjoyable book. This series is highly recommended for brief, yet meaty, glimpses into the lives of famous Americans.
We've really enjoyed the books in this series and this one was no exception. Telling the story of JFK's life, briefly, from birth to assassination in a lively, interesting narrative with lots of photographs that contain extra information in their captions. There are also a few sidebars throughout which bring further details to the table other than those discussed in the text. It is in one of these sidebars we learn of the futures of Jackie, John Jr and Caroline. Pleasantly enough, the book restricts itself to John Kennedy and barely mentions any of the clan. Of course we meet his parents, but other than being told and shown a picture that he came from a big family we are only introduced to Joe,Jr. an older brother who died in the war and, obviously, Robert, as he was at Attorney general. Otherwise the book stays on focus with John, giving plenty of information of his pre-presidency days, a chapter on Jackie's influence on the world and politically focusing on Cuba, the Soviet Union and Civil Rights. A very enjoyable book. This series is highly recommended for brief, yet meaty, glimpses into the lives of famous Americans.
March 16, 2022
I love Time For Kids books. I interesting facts about JFK.
December 9, 2012
- Harper Trophy. level ?
- Time: 12/8 = 60 min
- 7 word summary: sickly - navy - politics - election - president - young - shot
- Discussion questions:
1. What do you think about Japan's politics?
- I think the system of election should be changed like America.
2. Are there persons whom you admire?
- Yes. John F. Kennedy is one of the person whom I admire.
It was good to know his life. And, it took me back Boston.
- Time: 12/8 = 60 min
- 7 word summary: sickly - navy - politics - election - president - young - shot
- Discussion questions:
1. What do you think about Japan's politics?
- I think the system of election should be changed like America.
2. Are there persons whom you admire?
- Yes. John F. Kennedy is one of the person whom I admire.
It was good to know his life. And, it took me back Boston.
September 23, 2008
I really love this book because it is non-fiction and I think that if you get to learn about famous or important people you will know more about that person.
February 7, 2017
This book was great at getting directly to the point, with the most important and notable parts of his life. It also had the addition of several illustrations, captioned with extra information
January 17, 2017
This had a lot of good information of j.f.k from when he was a kid to his death
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