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Thomas Jefferson Builds A Library (2013)

by Barb Rosenstock(Favorite Author)
4.27 of 5 Votes: 1
ISBN
1590789326 (ISBN13: 9781590789322)
languge
English
publisher
Calkins Creek
review 1: Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by John O’Brien – 921 – Biography, NF – Fascinating biography about Thomas Jefferson and his life-long obsession with books, learning, and language. He wasn’t a perfect person and there were facts sprinkled throughout illustrating this… Loved reading and learning a few tidbits more. I wish this biography, and many others, were around when I was a kid, would have loved learning about history so much more!
review 2: A delightful read with wonderful illustrations. Anyone who loves reading as much as Thomas Jefferson did and who was unselfishly devoted to promoting literacy is a great person. I liked that the author's notes did mention he owned slaves throughout his life so that's an oppo
... morertunity for discussion. How do you measure the goodness of a man or woman? Can biographies be fair if they just focus on one person's interest? Does there need to be a disclaimer of sorts to try and be inclusive? less
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haya
I really enjoyed this bio on Jefferson and his adoration for books and all things literacy.
Mprewitt
Awesome book about Thomas Jefferson's reading. Enjoyed by our family.
ReadibleBabe
Thomas Jefferson is the man! He's my favorite president.
Tazneem
Biography about Thomas Jefferson and his love for books
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