Thomas Jefferson and the American ideal Book

Written and illustrated under the direction of the distinguished historian Henry Steele Commager, this biography of the third president will inspire young readers with a sense of accomplishment and pride. Handy classroom resource materials contained in each volume. One of our great political idealists, Jefferson played the key role in writing the world-shaking Declaration of Independence, and in establishing America's democratic form of government.

Traces the life and achievements of the Virginian who wrote the Declaration of Independence and served as the third president of the United States.