Pass the quill, I'll write a draft Book

We read this at the same time we studied the Louisiana Purchase which was great...except that it also backtracks and talks about the Declaration of Independence and such. Next time through I may cut the book in half and read about his pre-Revolution life when we're studying the Revolution and then finish the book once he's been elected President.

My boys really liked the book and have been telling their dad tidbits about Jefferson for days. I think this gives a good, basic look into his life, touching on both public and private. I wasn't the biggest fan of the illustrations, but they weren't awful by any means. On each double-page spread is a short cartoon where you learn a bit more about Jefferson, or just laugh. Well, laugh if you're under 12.

Overall a good book. I'm not sure if there are better books out there for elementary/middle school about Jefferson. For now this is my top choice...unless I find something better!