Thomas Jefferson (American Lives: Presidents) [Library Binding]

Rick Burke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: American Lives: Presidents

What would it have been like to be friends with Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States? What was he like as a person? Read this book in the American Lives series to get to know Thomas Jefferson and learn more about his life.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Reviewed with Rick Burke's George W. Bush.

Gr. 2-4. From the new American Lives series come presidential biographies, simple enough for young report writers and colorful enough to keep their attention. The introductions are very basic. The Bush biography covers the president's growing-up years, career, and successful run for the presidency, with the emphasis on 9/11. But there are banal statements and broad generalizations along the way: "Bush also wanted to be a good president like his father was. It wouldn't be easy." Or "George's courage gave the country the strength to face its enemies." Jefferson hits the high points, avoiding controversy; it barely mentions the incongruity of Jefferson's holding slaves. Still, considering the books' brevity, Burke includes a lot of information, especially in the Jefferson profile, where he has hindsight to help him. The interesting mix of paintings, historical artifacts, and contemporary photos make for an attractive design. A glossary, a brief bibliography, and a short list of Web sites are appended. Ilene Cooper
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Library (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403401608
• ISBN-13: 978-1403401601
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Biography of Thomas Jefferson, September 17, 2008

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Lynn Ellingwood "The ESOL Teacher" (Webster, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thomas Jefferson (American Lives: Presidents) (Paperback)

This is a wonderful biography of Thomas Jefferson for kids. It is really interesting and the kids did not mind it as a read aloud. My students are middle school students who are learning English.