Meet Thomas Jefferson

by Marvin Barrett

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375812113
• ISBN13: 9780375812118
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Great little book

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.

Get hooked...

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.

Easy-to-read history book

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.