John McCain: An American Hero

by John Perritano

This insightful biography of John McCain helps young readers understand how a true American maverick has influenced the Senate—and our country’s politics—always on his own terms.
 
Known for his willingness to stand up to his own party, Senator John McCain has sometimes been called a "maverick." This fascinating biography covers McCain's life, from growing up as the son of a four-star admiral to his own time at the Naval Academy, his service as a pilot, and his experience as a prisoner of war. It explores McCain's 30 years as a senator, as well as his two bids for the presidency. Filled with photographs, and written in an engaging voice, American Maverick will appeal to a generation of kids ages 8 and up eager to understand more about one of our nation's most iconic political forces.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Politics

192 pages, Hardcover

Published May 22, 2018

About the author

Over the years, I have written and edited a variety of books, magazines, Web sites, newspapers, and other publications, as well as authoring a number of non-fiction titles.

Most recently, I was a senior editor at Scholastic, the largest publisher of children’s books in the world. I was in charge of hundreds of fiction and non-fiction titles. Currently, I am a full-time freelance writer, penning non-fiction books and articles. My client list includes National Geographic, Discovery.com, Scholastic, various textbook publishers, and others.

Reviews

[Betsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information, but a little academic in tone.

[Megan Close Zavala · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars. This was a great, brief biography on John McCain. There were some dry parts, but there was also a lot of interesting background information provided as well.

[Jeff Fortwengler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good overview of a great man!