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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2007 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Thomas Jefferson
Part of the Sterling Biographies series
Explore the life of a founding father who shaped a nation.
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128 pages· 22,464 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Journey through the life of Thomas Jefferson, a visionary who penned the Declaration of Independence and served as the third U.S. President. From his humble beginnings in Virginia to his roles as a diplomat, scientist, and educator, Jefferson's story is one of innovation and resilience. Discover his personal triumphs and tragedies, including his marriage to Martha and the challenges they faced together. This biography unveils the complexities of a man whose ideas continue to influence America today. What drove Jefferson's relentless pursuit of knowledge and progress?
From the publisher
One of the great thinkers of all time, Thomas Jefferson helped shape America in its early years, and his ideas continue to inspire us today. His amazing contributions include not only writing the Declaration of Independence, but his actions as the United States’ third President, as well as his influence as a scientist, inventor, farming pioneer, and educator. The engrossing life of this founding father is fully captured in this richly detailed biography, from Jefferson’s childhood in a simple wooden farmhouse in Virginia through his careers in law, diplomacy, and politics, in addition to his marriage to his beloved Martha and the family tragedies they endured.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 22,464
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1150L
The series
The Sterling Biographies series
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Ages 10–12 · 2007
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Ages 10–12 · 2007
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Ages 10–12 · 2007
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 8.8
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 114825
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2007
- First published
- January 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Union Square Kids
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781402733970
- LCCN
- 2006027365
- OCLC
- 71312683
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