John F. Kennedy: The Making of a Leader (Biographies for Kids Series) TIME for Kids (Author), Ritu Upadhyay (Author) Using simple text and lots of visuals, this biography introduces Kennedy's childhood, family life, military service and political life. Pivotal events are discussed, including The Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, Cold War, civil rights movement, and JFK's assassination. [Grade Level: 2 - 5]
