1743-1826

Harriet Hemings, rumored to be the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, one of his black slaves, struggles with the problems facing her--to escape from the velvet cage that is Monticello, or to stay, and thus remain a slave.

Explores the life of the third president, from his childhood in Virginia, through his involvement in the Revolutionary War, to his years in office.

Examines the life, political career, and achievements of the third president of the United States, including a discussion of his beliefs and their influence on the Declaration of Independence.

Describes how their different political views caused friends Thomas Jefferson and John Adams to become rivals, until they learned to set aside their differences for the sake of their friendship.

An illustrated, simple biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Includes a chronology, a glossary, interesting facts, and resources.

Presents the life of the third president of the United States, who wrote the Declaration of Independence and was known for his ability as an inventor and architect.

Presents the life story of the third president of the United States, who authored the Declaration of Independence and is known for his ability as an inventor and architect.

Focuses on the childhood of America's third president.

A biography of the farmer, architect, statesman, President, inventor, and educator whose inventiveness was exemplified by Monticello.

Recounts the life of the versatile inventor and statesman who became third president of the United States, with an emphasis on the days of his youth in Virginia.