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Filled with archival photographs and amazing fact boxes, DK Biography is a groundbreaking series that introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. From his childhood in Virginia to his two terms as President of the United States, DK Biography: Thomas Jefferson tells the story of the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: DK Children (March 30, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756645069
ISBN-13: 978-0756645069
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.3 x 7.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #591,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #149 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > U. S. Presidents & First Ladies #208 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Political #985 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Historical
Age Range: 10 - 17 years
Grade Level: 5 - 12
I love this DK series.. I originally bought them for my 10 year old daughter, but found that they were a bit much for her to read on her own, but we love to read them as a family. The adults have learned just as much as the child, and we love the real photos and explanations. The only downside, is that sometimes things are written out of order.. so following the time line can be a bit of a challenge.
My daughter chose this book as her non-fiction summer reading selection. She learned so many interesting facts about Thomas Jefferson that she'd never have discovered during the brief overview at school. I'm very grateful that the dreaded "nonfiction" required reading came alive for her through this selection. Kudos to the author!
I bought this book for my 5th grader who loves to read science fiction. His teacher had the idea of having him read a biography in between each science fiction book. So I bought a few of the DK biographies. He flipped through this one and then got to reading. It reads like a short novel and has great pictures. If I could afford to, I would love to buy the entire DK Biography set.
My daughter, who's 10, is reading this book for school. She got really excited about it, so of course we picked it up too. There's a surprising amount of action. Jefferson had a fascinating life. This book is a trip through time, filled with interesting facts that bring the 1700s and 1800s to life, such as that chickens or services were a common currency and that during the presidential campaign there was just as much dirt flung from both sides as today, and that Jefferson brought ice cream to America. The book is also full of quotes from Jefferson so we can hear what the man had to say for himself.
I love DK publishers. This is a gloss over, but great for younger readers or as a bathroom book.-jt
Pretty good history for kids, misses some of the really interesting details. Also got the Don Nardo book on Jefferson from the local library and thought it did a better job of reflecting his life.
Not sure why it was not as interesting as Lincoln DK book but I learned a lot anyway. What a great man Jefferson was!
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