Thomas Jefferson

From our nation's founding to the current presidency of George W. Bush, the Our Presidents series offers an unparalleled... (more)

From our nation's founding to the current presidency of George W. Bush, the Our Presidents series offers an unparalleled education in American democracy. Each of these forty-two books is as unique as the man it portrays, featuring personal recollections of his childhood and explaining how crucial decisions made history. This collection is a complete library of all the presidents--not just familiar leaders--for middle and upper elementary students and will help foster pride, patriotism, and in-depth knowledge of American history. (less)

Discusses the childhood, family life, political career, two terms as President, and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson. (more)

Discusses the childhood, family life, political career, two terms as President, and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson. (less)

An introduction to the achievements of the third president also explores his lesser-known contributions as an architect,... (more)

An introduction to the achievements of the third president also explores his lesser-known contributions as an architect, naturalist, diplomat and archaeologist while revealing his vegetarian diet and his founding of the Library of Congress. (less)

"In this special illustrated edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Pulitzer... (more)

"In this special illustrated edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, young readers will learn about the life and political philosophy of one of our Founding Fathers"-- (less)

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Shares information about the third president of the United States, including his childhood, his role in the American Rev... (more)

Shares information about the third president of the United States, including his childhood, his role in the American Revolution, and his presidency. (less)

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Thomas Jefferson. Intended for students in kindergarten ... (more)

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Thomas Jefferson. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- (less)

"Thomas Jefferson was arguably the most brilliant and inspiring political writer in American history. But the ethical re... (more)

"Thomas Jefferson was arguably the most brilliant and inspiring political writer in American history. But the ethical realities of his personal life and political career did not live up to his soaring rhetoric. Indeed, three tensions defined Jefferson's moral life: democracy versus slavery, republican virtue versus dissolute consumption, and veneration for Jesus versus skepticism about Christianity. In this book Thomas S. Kidd tells the story of Jefferson's ethical life through the lens of these tensions, including an unapologetic focus on the issue where Jefferson's idealistic philosophy and lived reality clashed most obviously: his sexual relationship with his enslaved woman Sally Hemings. In doing so, he offers a unique perspective on one of American history's most studied figures."--Dust jacket. (less)

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As one of America's founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson is considered by some to be the man of the millennium, analogous ... (more)

As one of America's founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson is considered by some to be the man of the millennium, analogous to the progress of the first 200 years of American history. He was a man of freedom and expansion, yet he had the restraint that is necessary to succeed with that freedom--the commitment to becoming learned and skilled. As the third president of the United States, Jefferson was responsible for doubling the size of the country with the Louisiana Purchase and for assigning Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to their historic expedition of the West--moves that were symbolic of Jefferson's yearning for personal growth. In this episode, Jefferson's battles with the Federalist movement are explored; as well as his controversial relationship with his slave, Sally Hemings; his retirement to Monticello; and the ensuing personal tragedies that surrounded him towards the end of his life. (less)

Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Declaration of Independence - but there's so much more to discov... (more)

Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Declaration of Independence - but there's so much more to discover. This energetic man was interested in everything. He played violin, spoke seven languages and was a scientist, naturalist, botanist, mathematician and architect. He designed his magnificent home, Monticello, which is full of objects he collected from around the world. Our first foodie, he grew over fifteen kinds of peas and advocated a mostly vegetarian diet. And oh yes, as our third president, he doubled the size of the United States and sent Lewis and Clark to explore it. (less)

Examines the life of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independenc... (more)

Examines the life of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. (less)

The author of the Declaration of Independence, a strong voice for the defense of liberty, and the architect behind the l... (more)

The author of the Declaration of Independence, a strong voice for the defense of liberty, and the architect behind the largest territorial expansion in United States history, this episode examines Thomas Jefferson’s rightful place on Mount Rushmore.. (less)