Thomas Jefferson (Presidential Biographies): Man of the People

by Sonia Black

Overview

Meet Thomas Jefferson, our third president-and one of the most famous of America's Founding Fathers.

Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence. During his time in office, he tried to maintain the ideals he had outlined in that document. He supported scientific exploration and worked to give Americans religious freedom and access to education. He will always be remembered.This series of engaging, in-depth books introduces readers to the men who have led our country since its very first days. Lively text and colorful illustrations are supplemented by fun facts, a timeline, and even a sampling of the subject's most famous quotes.Presidential Biographies will be the first books kids reach for when writing a report-or if they're simply looking for a fascinating read!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531130681
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Series:	Presidential Biographies
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.13(w) x 8.38(h) x (d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Sonia W. Black is a former editor at Scholastic. She has worked on books in a range of formats, from picture books to young adult novels. Ms. Black is also the author of a number of titles for early readers. She lives in New Jersey.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Meet Thomas Jefferson 4

Jefferson's Early Years 7

Building a New Life 9

Writing the Declaration 11

Chapter 2 A Growing Leader 12

Family Life at Monticello 15

A Return to Politics 17

The Path to the Presidency 19

Chapter 3 Life in the White House 20

The Louisiana Purchase 23

The End of an Era 25

Expanding Education 27

In Depth: The Lewis and Clark Expedition 28

Timeline 30

Glossary 32

Index 32