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Author
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Through this engaging Who Was? biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses. Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found herself thrust into the world spotlight as the young and glamorous wife of the President John F. Kennedy. As First Lady she restored the once neglected rooms of the White House to their former glory, and through her charm and elegance became a style icon whose influence is still felt even today. Kids will be fascinated...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"This biography introduces readers to John F. Kennedy including his military service, early political career, and key events from Kennedy's administration including the Cold War, space race, Bay of Pigs invasion, and Cuban missile crisis. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information."--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and how she promoted American culture. Engaging photos and easy-to read text take readers into her story. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of former First Lady Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Go inside the Oval Office during the Cuban Missile Crisis to see the challenges faced by President John F. Kennedy, how he responded to difficult issues, and how he shaped the country during this pressing time in office"--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A dual portrait of two of America's most popular presidents describes the different ways they grew up, their respective political approaches, the historical events they helped shape, and the things they shared in common.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"On June 26, 1963, President John F. Kennedy made a speech to the German people in Berlin. He famously said, "Ich bin ein Berliner," which translates to "I am a Berliner" (someone from Berlin). However, future sources, including newspapers, sometimes considered the quote a blunder, as it could be confused for, "I am a jelly doughnut!" Inside this volume, readers will learn more about this historic event and the myth that arose from it. They will also...
13) John F. Kennedy
Author
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A biography of United States President John F. Kennedy.
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of John F. Kennedy, thirty-fifth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.
Author
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Discover a delightful new story about Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, one of the most famous women in the world. Jackie never wrote a memoir but revealed herself in the nearly 100 books she brought into print. Jackie and the Books She Loved is a dazzling book about the real woman behind this American icon of style and grace brought to life by the whimsical and tasteful artwork of Bats Langley." -- Publisher annotation.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Offers readers an inside look into the life of Jacqueline Kennedy and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her mission to promote arts and culture and to renovate the White House. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"When I was young, people called me courageous and competitive. I used those qualities to serve as a commander in the U.S. Navy. The leadership skills I learned in combat helped earn me a place first as a congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives, and later as a U.S. senator-but that was just the beginning. I became another kind of commander, the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces, when I was elected president. I was the youngest man...
18) John F. Kennedy
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Describes the life, presidency, and legacy of John F. Kennedy. Includes "Did You Know?" and "Issue Spotlight" features"--
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