jefferson, thomas

Tells the life story of the third U.S. president, Thomas Jefferson, describing his years as a statesman, his contributions in the areas of philosophy, science, and architecture, and his little-known interests and hobbies, and includes illustrations, a chronology, and a further reading list.

An account of Jefferson's life highlighting his many accomplishments as governor, architect, gardener, inventor, and president.

A biography that describes the love of books and learning as well as the personal life and political career of the third president of the United States.

A biography of the third president who was also the author of the Declaration of Independence.

A biography of the third President of the United States whose many achievements include the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

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.