by Anne on August 29, 2010
John McCain, politician
August 29, 1936-
My Dad, John McCain by Meghan McCain, illustrated by Dan Andreasen (Aladdin, 2008)
Written by McCain’s eldest daughter, this is a loving tribute to the life of her father that portrays his perseverance and strength as a child, naval officer, prisoner of war, US Senator and Republican candidate for the president.
McCain currently represents Arizona as a member of the US Senate. Visit his website to learn more about him and the issues and legislation he is interested in.
John Ericsson, inventor
July 31, 1803-March 8, 1889
Thank You Very Much, Captain Ericsson by Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge, illustrated by Andrew Glass (Holiday House, 2004)
Ericsson’s inventions centered on the sea. Read about his life and passion for ships in this biography.
Invent.org offers a Hall of Fame Inventor Profile of Ericsson.
John Q. Adams, U.S. President
July 11, 1767-February 23, 1848
Young John Quincy by Cheryl Harness (Bradbury Press, 1994)
This is a look at the early life of a future U.S. president. Adams was the son of President John Adams and his wife Abigail Adams.
Drop by the White House and read about John. Q. Adams.
John F. Kennedy, U.S. President
May 29, 1917-November 22, 1963
A Picture Book Biography of John F. Kennedy by David A. Adler, illustrated by Robert F. Casilla (Holiday House, 1992)
The 35th President of the United States was a huge advocate for the space program, created the Peace Corps and sought to end racial discrimination.
Go to The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum to read Kennedy’s White House Diary and take a virtual tour.
by Anne on April 26, 2010
John J. Audubon, artist and naturalist
Apr. 26, 1785-Jan. 27, 1851
The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon by Jacqueline Davies, illustrated by Melissa Sweet (Houghton Mifflin, 2004)
An astute observer of birds by 18, Audubon continued studying them and became “the greatest painter of birds of all time.”
The Audubon Society posts a biography of their namesake on their site.
