Thomas Jefferson: A Picture Book Biography

As a studious young boy, Thomas Jefferson was painfully shy about speaking up in school. But he grew up to be America's third president, and his contributions to American democracy live on as bold reminders of his formidable intellect and spirit.\nIn this biography for a new generation of young readers, Sibert Award-winning author James Cross Giblin traces Jefferson's journey from his farm home in Virginia, through college and law school on to his posts as U.S. ambassador to France and secretary of state, and ultimately to the White House. This updated paperback edition includes fascinating new afterword about Sally Hemings.