| Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation Contributor(s): Thomas, Peggy (Author), Innerst, Stacy (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1620916282 ISBN-13: 9781620916285 Publisher: Calkins Creek Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Agriculture |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014958527 |
| Lexile Measure: 1120 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.1" W x 10.2" (1.20 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 175721 Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Thomas Jefferson was more than a president and patriot. He was also a planter and gardener who loved to watch things grow--everything from plants and crops to even his brand-new nation. As minister to France, Jefferson promoted all things American, sharing corn and pecans with his Parisian neighbors. As secretary of state, he encouraged his fellow farmers to grow olives, rice and maple trees. As president, he doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase. Even in his retirement, Jefferson continued to nurture the nation, laying the groundwork for the University of Virginia. In this meticulously researched picture book for older readers, author Peggy Thomas uncovers Jefferson's passion for agriculture and his country. And Stacy Innerst's incredibly original illustrations offer the right balance of reverence and whimsy. This is Thomas Jefferson as he's never been seen before! Back matter includes an author's note on Jefferson's legacy today; timeline, bibliography; place to visit (Monticello); and source notes. |