jefferson, thomas

A biography of the Virginian who was noted as a statesman, inventor, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Presents an illustrated biography of founding father and third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.

Introduces children to the lives and accomplishments of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

An illustrated biography of Thomas Jefferson, describing his accomplishments and presidential years, explaining the contradictions in Jefferson's character, and providing informational sidebars and instructions for activities that teach children about colonial America.

A biography of third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, covering his childhood in Virginia, two terms in office, role in the development of the Declaration of Independence, and more, with over one hundred photographs and illustrations.

Brief profiles of the first five Presidents of the United States describing how each helped to shape the nation from 1750 to the early 1800s.

Reviews the history of the Louisiana Purchase, discussing how the United States expanded their territory by buying the land from France.

Presents an introduction to the Jefferson Memorial, in simple text with illustrations, describing the president who inspired it and how it was built.

Examines the life and times of the multifaceted man who wrote the Declaration of Independence and later became the third president of the United States.