1743-1826

Examines the family life and career of the Thomas Jefferson.

Presents eleven essays written by the auther discussing the life at Monticello, the plantation owned by Thomas Jefferson.

Looks at the life and career of Thomas Jefferson--patriot, president, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

"When Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801, America faced a crisis. The new nation was deeply in debt and needed its economy to grow quickly, but its merchant ships were under attack. Pirates from North Africa's Barbary coast routinely captured American sailors and held them as slaves, demanding ransom and tribute payments far beyond what the new country could afford. ... President Jefferson decided to move beyond diplomacy. He sent the U.S. Navy's new warships and a detachment of Marines to blockade Tripoli, launching the Barbary Wars and beginning America's journey toward future superpower status .... Few today remember these men and other heroes who inspired the Marine Corps hymn: 'From the Halls of Montezumato the Shores of Tripoli, we fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea'"--Amazon.com.

Discusses the professional and personal relations between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

"The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and opened the nation to the West. This book follows the history and politics that led up to this momentous land deal. Readers will learn about important events that affected the purchase, from the French Revolution and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to American westward expansion. Important figures include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Lewis and Clark, and Napoleon"--Amazon.com.

A biography of President Thomas Jefferson that discusses his early life, his role in creating the United States federal government, and his presidency.

Explores the lives and careers of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.

In Glacier National Park, middle school geniuses Sam, Martina, and Theo follow clues related to Thomas Jefferson as they tackle a new round of puzzles, riddles, and traps to find the next key left behind by the Founding Fathers, but Gideon Arnold, descendant of the infamous Benedict Arnold, is hot on their trail.