The Story of Thomas Jefferson
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020 · Est. 42 min read

The Story of Thomas Jefferson

By Lisa Trusiani

Part of the The Story of Biographies series

A biography of Thomas Jefferson, one of America's founding fathers, from his childhood to his presidency and later years

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66 pages· 3,770 words· Est. 42 min read
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Follow young Thomas Jefferson from his playful days in Virginia to his pivotal role in shaping a nation. As he grows, his revolutionary ideas and love for learning lead him to draft the Declaration of Independence and become the third U.S. president. How did this curious boy become a founding father, and what can his legacy teach us today? Dive into his story and see how his bright ideas continue to inspire future generations.

From the publisher

Discover the life of Thomas Jefferson–a story about big ideas and building a nation for kids ages 6 to 9 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. The Story of Thomas Jefferson includes: Helpful glossary–Discover easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas inside the book. Visual timeline–Watch Thomas Jefferson progress from a curious young boy to a founding father and president of the United States.Lasting change–Learn more about how Thomas Jefferson changed the world for future generations, including you.How will Thomas’s bright ideas inspire you?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
66
Words
3,770
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
800L
Themes & topics
Books about US PresidentsBooks about politicsBooks about American historyBooks about founding fathersBooks about biographies of historical figures
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.1
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
December 29, 2020
Publisher
Callisto Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781647398330

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