A time to act : John F. Kennedy's big speech
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Christie, R. Gregory, 1971- illustrator.
Published
New York : NorthSouth, 2017.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780735842755, 0735842752
Physical Desc
53 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Status
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Bernards Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JBIOG KENNEDY | Available |
Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JBIOG KENNEDY | Available |
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | B KENNEDY | Available |
Lincoln Park Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 973.922 COREY | Available |
Morris County Library - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JBIOG KENNEDY COR | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Kennedy, John F. -- (John Fitzgerald), -- 1917-1963 -- Influence -- Juvenile literature.
Kennedy, John F. -- (John Fitzgerald), -- 1917-1963 -- Juvenile literature.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989 -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1961-1963 -- Juvenile literature.
Kennedy, John F. -- (John Fitzgerald), -- 1917-1963 -- Influence -- Juvenile literature.
Kennedy, John F. -- (John Fitzgerald), -- 1917-1963 -- Juvenile literature.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989 -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1961-1963 -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
New York : NorthSouth, 2017.
Language
English
ISBN
9780735842755, 0735842752
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.2, 1 Points
Level 5.2, 1 Points
Lexile measure
850
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
""The time has come for this Nation to fulfill its promise." John F. Kennedy was born one hundred years ago. As America's thirty-fifth president, he often took bold actions: establishing a peace corps and challenging Americans to land on the moon. But on civil rights, it took the urging and the example of other courageous people--leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson, and even students and children--to help him realize that the time to act was NOW. On June 11, 1963, Kennedy's "big speech"--His civil rights address--was a game changer, and his efforts laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Act of 1964; but our country's work is not finished. Acclaimed author Shana Corey and New York Times Best Illustrated artist R. Gregory Christie deliver a fresh and deeply human look at one of our country's most inspiring presidents, underscoring the greatness and fallibility of our leaders and how each one of us, no matter who we are, have the power to make a difference. With quotes from JFK's speeches, detailed back matter, and a thought-provoking author's note, this biography offers a sensitive look at a tumultuous time in history and compelling questions about effecting positive change today"--,Provided by publisher.
Description
"Acclaimed author Shana Corey and New York Times Best Illustrated artist R. Gregory Christie deliver a fresh look at Kennedy, underscoring the greatness and fallibility of our leaders and how each one of us, no matter who we are, have the power to make a difference. With quotes from JFK's speeches, detailed back matter, and a thought- provoking author's note, this biography offers a sensitive account of a tumultuous time in history and compelling questions about effecting positive change today"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
850L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,LG,5.2,0.5,189548
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Corey, S., & Christie, R. G. (2017). A time to act: John F. Kennedy's big speech . NorthSouth.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Corey, Shana and R. Gregory Christie. 2017. A Time to Act: John F. Kennedy's Big Speech. NorthSouth.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Corey, Shana and R. Gregory Christie. A Time to Act: John F. Kennedy's Big Speech NorthSouth, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Corey, Shana,, and R. Gregory Christie. A Time to Act: John F. Kennedy's Big Speech NorthSouth, 2017.
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