Books About Thomas Jefferson · 16 titles considered

The Best Thomas Jefferson Books for Kids

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The Secret at Jefferson's Mansion
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library

By Barb Rosenstock, John O'Brien (Illustrator)

Discover how Jefferson's book obsession rebuilt the Library of Congress.

32 pages· 1,642 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 997 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

The Secret at Jefferson's Mansion

By Ron Roy, Timothy Bush (Illustrator) · Book #11 in the Capital Mysteries series

A hidden treasure is stolen from Monticello. Can KC and Marshall solve the mystery?

96 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 331 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Hunt

A quest for mammoth bones challenges a French insult to America's strength.

40 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 83 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016

My Name Is James Madison Hemings

By Jonah Winter, Terry Widener (Illustrator)

A child of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings navigates a life of contradictions at Monticello.

40 pages· 1,263 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 317 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2011

Worst of Friends

Two friends become rivals in shaping a nation.

32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,030 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

What Is the Declaration of Independence?

The American colonies declare independence from Great Britain and form a new nation, the United States of America, through a series of events and decisions by key figures such as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin.

112 pages· 8,583 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 812 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Jefferson's Sons

Jefferson's children grapple with the harsh reality of slavery and freedom.

400 pages· 81,452 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 9,151 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1956

The 4th of July Story

Discover the origins of Independence Day before fireworks and parades.

32 pages· 2,650 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 461 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2003

Who Was Thomas Jefferson?

The life of Thomas Jefferson, from his childhood to his presidency and later years.

112 pages· 8,126 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,311 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

Thomas Jefferson

Explore the paradox of a president who championed freedom yet owned slaves.

40 pages· 1,420 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 802 ratings
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Longer stories about thomas jefferson for developing and independent readers.

Tom Jefferson

Ages 8–12 · 1939

Discover the childhood that shaped a founding father.

Don't Know Much About Thomas Jefferson

Ages 9–12 · 2005

Uncover the secrets of a founding father who shaped a nation and explored new frontiers.

Thomas Jefferson

Ages 10–12 · 2007

Explore the life of a founding father who shaped a nation.

The Eagle's Quill

Ages 9–12 · 2017

Three kids race to find a hidden artifact before a dangerous foe does.

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