Written by James L. Swanson
What was going on in the world prior to Kennedy’s assassination? What’s the story behind his assassination? Why has his murder remained unsolved definitively? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this book.
The diagrams in this book are detailed and useful. The format is told like a narrative, much like teens like. The facts and background information are accurate and intriguing, especially the lesser known facts. A great addition to any American History lesson or for pleasure reading.
Review by Jessica Moody, Olympus Jr. High Media Center
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grade 7 to 12
“The President Has Been Shot!” : The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Written by James L. Swanson
Scholastic Press
336 pages
Release Date: September 24, 2013
ISBN: 9780545490078 (hardcover)
Categories: Jr. High – Nonfiction, High School – Nonfiction
Tags: information, Kennedy, assasination, president
