Synopsis
Young readers will delight in interesting, fact-filled accounts of the lives of famous Americans. Full-color photographs highlight the easy-to-read volumes on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln, among others. Each book includes an index, bibliography, glossary.
Children's Literature
With nearly as many pages of photos as it has of text, this member of the "Read and Discover Photo-Illustrated Biographies" series presents a stirring visual account of one of America's most beloved former presidents. Steve Potts presents a succinct account of John F. Kennedy's life, from childhood and military service to the presidency and later assassination. It includes a list of brief facts about Kennedy and a chronology of major events, as well as a glossary and index. Curious readers will appreciate a list of further resources, including both books and web sites.