{"product_id":"thomas-jefferson-president-philosopher-book-jon-meacham-9780385387507","title":"Thomas Jefferson: President \u0026 Philosopher","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this special illustrated edition of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eThomas Jefferson: The Art of Power\u003c\/i\u003e by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, young readers will learn about the life and political philosophy of one of our Founding Fathers. This book is a must-read for President's Day  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. He was one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence. But he was also a lawyer and an ambassador, an inventor and a scientist. He had a wide range of interests and hobbies, but his consuming interest was the survival and success of the United States. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book contains a note from Meacham and over 100 archival illustrations, as well as sections throughout the text about subjects such as the Boston Tea Party, the Library of Congress, and Napol on Bonaparte. Additional materials include a time line; a family tree; a Who's Who in Jefferson's world; sections on Jefferson's original writings and correspondence, inventions, interests, places in Jefferson's world, finding Jefferson in the United States today, additional reading, organizations, and websites; notes; a bibliography; and an index. This adaptation, ideal for those interested in American presidents, biographies, and the founding of the American republic, is an excellent example of informational writing and reflects Meacham's extensive research using primary source material. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Thomas Jefferson: President and Philosopher\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA solid resource for young people intrigued by Jefferson. -\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComprehensive and engaging. -\u003ci\u003eScholastic Instructor\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThere is a surprising paucity of books about Jefferson at this level and this handsome, well-written, and engaging volume fills that literary gap. -\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWonderfully written and crafted. Entertaining for both kids and adults alike. -\u003ci\u003eKidsReads.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50175975522577,"sku":"CIN0385387504G","price":6.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0385387504.jpg?v=1750941725","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/thomas-jefferson-president-philosopher-book-jon-meacham-9780385387507","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}