Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library

By Barb Rosenstock

Book Overview

Young readers of all ages will love this story about President Thomas Jefferson, who found his passion as soon as he learned to read: books, books, and more books!

Before, during, and after the American Revolution, Jefferson collected thousands of books on hundreds of subjects. In fact, his massive collection eventually helped rebuild the Library of Congress--now the largest library in the world.

Author Barb Rosenstock's rhythmic words and illustrator John O'Brien's whimsical illustrations capture Jefferson's zeal for the written word as well as little-known details about book collecting. An author's note, bibliography, and source notes for quotations are also included.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590789326
• ISBN13: 9781590789322
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Fascinating book for mom and kids!

I read this to my kids, and we were all amazed at what we learned. This book will hold your attention, particularly if you are a book lover like he was. Towards the end it acknowledges the fact that Jefferson owned slaves, and provides some detail on his actions as a politician regarding slavery.