The Story of Thomas Jefferson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

Thomas Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence and became the third president of the United States. Before he helped create America, Thomas was a young boy who loved to play outside, read, and think about new ways of doing things. He studied law and came up with revolutionary ideas that helped build a new country.

Explore how Thomas went from being a curious kid growing up in Virginia to one of America's most important founding fathers.

• Independent reading--This Thomas Jefferson biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Thomas's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--See Thomas Jefferson progress from a curious young boy to a founding father and president of the United States.

How will Thomas's bright ideas inspire you?

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