On the eve of the 40th anniversary of his assassination, this profile of President John F. Kennedy follows him from his privileged but sickly childhood all the way to the White House. 50 duotone photos.

Deborah Heiligman is the award-winning author of many children's books. Her ability to simplify complex subjects for young readers, specializing in the areas of science and social studies, has brought her wide acclaim. Her National Geographic titles include Honeybees, Babies: All You Need to Know, and High Hopes: A Photobiography of John F. Kennedy. She lives in New York City. Visit Deborah Heiligman at her Web site: www.deborahheiligman.com and see what's new to CELEBRATE....