John McCain: The Courage of Conviction Contributor(s): Schwartz, Heather E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1541538390 ISBN-13: 9781541538399 Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm) OUR PRICE: $30.39 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Political - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 21st Century |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2018004066 |
Lexile Measure: 950 |
Series: Gateway Biographies |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.3" W x 9.2" (0.60 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 198879 Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This timely title examines the remarkable life and death of John McCain, from his time as a decorated war veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, his political legacy, and his 2017 diagnosis of brain cancer. Up-to-the-minute details round out this latest look at a uniquely American figure. |
Contributor Bio(s): Schwartz, Heather E.: - When Heather E. Schwartz was thirteen years old, she tracked down several lead orphans from the 1983 movie "Annie" and interviewed them by phone. As an adult, she realized she could apply those same early instincts to a career as a journalist and writer. She is the author of more than 35 nonfiction children's titles, published by Lerner Publishing Group, Capstone Press, Teacher Created Materials, Lucent Books, and Tangerine Press, a Scholastic imprint. She has written articles for National Geographic Kids and Discovery Girls. In addition, she developed the content for KidsGetArthritisToo.org, the juvenile section of the Arthritis Foundation's website. Other credits in the children's market include articles for Teen, Girls' Life, and All About You magazines. Additionally, Ms. Schwartz is a former editor at Bridal Guide magazine, co-author of Bridal Guide Magazine's How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Gown (Warner, 2004), and contributor to The Takeout Cookbook (Knock Knock 2007). |