Meet Thomas Jefferson (Landmark Books) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Pat Fogarty (Illustrator) "Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States..." (more)
Key Phrases: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, King George (more...)

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When Thomas Jefferson was young, Virginia was still a colony of England. Jefferson thought that many English laws and taxes were unfair, so he studied hard to become a lawyer and help make better laws. Soon he and others came to believe that the colonies should become a new country, and Jefferson was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence. As the third president of the United States, he focused on exploring the country and making it grow. His fairness and love of learning made him one of the most beloved presidents of all time.

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When Thomas Jefferson was young, Virginia was still a colony of England. Jefferson thought that many English laws and taxes were unfair, so he studied hard to become a lawyer and help make better laws. Soon he and others came to believe that the colonies should become a new country, and Jefferson was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence. As the third president of the United States, he focused on exploring the country and making it grow. His fairness and love of learning made him one of the most beloved presidents of all time.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (September 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375812113
• ISBN-13: 978-0375812118
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,650 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get hooked..., April 10, 2007

By	D. Doran (Norwich, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book, and the others in the series, jumpstarted my love of reading back in the 70's. I now have children of my own and have had difficulty getting my youngest son to complete his reading assignments. He literally hated to read until he found this book - a long lost relic - at his grandmother's. He loved it! I have since purchased several others of the 'Meet x' series and each one is greeted with an eager smile. A well written, easily read book that captures the imagination. You won't be disappointed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little book, August 13, 2007

By	history lover "sasukhram" (Strasburg VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meet Thomas Jefferson (Step-Up Biographies) (Paperback)

Being a foreigner, I am still learning American history and a good friend of mine advised me to get children's books as they are easier to read and get the basics from.

I picked up this little nugget today at a used bookstore, and had my nine-year old start reading it to me on the way home. As much as she protested at the start, she is now enjoying the book, and when I read a couple of chapters to her before bed, she said "That's all?" I think she likes it now. :-)

This book tells the basic story of the various periods of Thomas Jefferson's life and times and is a wonderful introduction to him.

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy-to-read history book, September 17, 2002

By	Retroblonde "CIRQUEcrazy" (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews

This is a great book for older remedial students as well as grades 1-4. The primary facts are here with some illustrations. The text is simple and easily understood.