Thomas Jefferson
The 3rd President
From the Series A First Look at America's Presidents
The Fourth of July is often called our country's birthday. What important role did Thomas Jefferson have in making this American holiday possible? Young readers will find out as they read about his writing of the Declaration of Independence, as well as his early life, his ideas for shaping a new government, and his two terms as president. They will also make connections to their own lives as they learn about the many ways Jefferson is remembered and honored today.
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Category | Beginning Readers |
| Subject | Biographies, Language Arts, Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2015-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 2.8 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 1.0 |
| BISACS | JNF007130 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 973.4'6092 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 8 x 8 |
| Lexile | 580 |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.6 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Table of contents, and Timeline of key events |
