Thomas Jefferson: Man of the People (Presidential Biographies)

Meet Thomas Jefferson, our third president-and one of the most famous of America's Founding Fathers.

Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence. During his time in office, he tried to maintain the ideals he had outlined in that document. He supported scientific exploration and worked to give Americans religious freedom and access to education. He will always be remembered.This series of engaging, in-depth books introduces readers to the men who have led our country since its very first days. Lively text and colorful illustrations are supplemented by fun facts, a timeline, and even a sampling of the subject's most famous quotes.Presidential Biographies will be the first books kids reach for when writing a report-or if they're simply looking for a fascinating read! | Sonia W. Black is a former editor at Scholastic. She has worked on books in a range of formats, from picture books to young adult novels. Ms. Black is also the author of a number of titles for early readers. She lives in New Jersey.