Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library Picture Book by Barb Rosenstock 2013-image

Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library Picture Book by Barb Rosenstock 2013

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Language: English ISBN-10: 1590789326 Grade From: Second Grade Item Weight: 13.8 Oz Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Format: Picture Book Synopsis: As soon as Thomas Jefferson learned to read, he found his passion: books, books, and more books! Before, during, and after the American Revolution, Jefferson collected thousands of books on hundreds of subjects. In fact, his massive collection eventually helped rebuild the Library of Congress--now the largest library in the world. Barb Rosenstock's rhythmic words and John O'Brien's whimsical illustrations capture Jefferson's passion for the written word as well as little-known details about book collecting. Author and artist worked closely with experts to create the first picture book on Jefferson's love of reading, writing, and books. An author's note, bibliography, and source notes for quotations are also included., As soon as Thomas Jefferson learned to read, he found his passion: books, books, and more books Before, during, and after the American Revolution, Jefferson collected thousands of books on hundreds of subjects. In fact, his massive collection eventually helped rebuild the Library of Congress--now the largest library in the world. Barb Rosenstock's rhythmic words and John O'Brien's whimsical illustrations capture Jefferson's passion for the written word as well as little-known details about book collecting. Author and artist worked closely with experts to create the first picture book on Jefferson's love of reading, writing, and books. An author's note, bibliography, and source notes for quotations are also included., Young readers of all ages will love this story about President Thomas Jefferson, who found his passion as soon as he learned to read: books, books, and more books! Before, during, and after the American Revolution, Jefferson collected thousands of books on hundreds of subjects. In fact, his massive collection eventually helped rebuild the Library of Congress--now the largest library in the world. Author Barb Rosenstock's rhythmic words and illustrator John O'Brien's whimsical illustrations capture Jefferson's zeal for the written word as well as little-known details about book collecting. An author's note, bibliography, and source notes for quotations are also included., Thomas Jefferson loved books, reading, and libraries, and he started accumulating books as a young man. This original and lyrical picture-book biography tells the story of how Jefferson's vast book collections helped to create the world's largest library, the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Filled with excerpts from primary documents, including Jefferson's thoughts on books, reading, and learning, this title also features John O'Brien's whimsical and detailed illustrations. Rosenstock and O'Brien worked closely with experts to ensure the text and images are accurate. The book concludes with an author's note, bibliography, and source notes. Dewey Decimal: 973.46092 Illustrator: Yes, O'brien, John Item Length: 9.3 in Reviews: "This attractive picture book uses Thomas Jefferson's love of reading and collecting books as a lens through which to view the story of his life. . . An informative author's note rounds out this appealing introduction to Jefferson." -- Booklist, "Jefferson's well-documented obsession with books--reading, recommending, lending, gifting, and collecting--gets the picture-book treatment in this chatty biography that describes the journey of Jefferson's collection from private stash to the basis of the Library of Congress. . ." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, "This unusual picture-book biography fosters a new understanding of Thomas Jefferson's life as viewed through his love of books and its impact on our burgeoning nation. . .Sure to be enjoyed, this is an engaging study of one of our Founding Father's great legacies." -- Kirkus Reviews, "It is no small feat to entertain children in a book about loving books (an increasingly croweded shelf), but this duo succeeds admirably through well-chosen facts, staggering statistics, an interactive text, and humor. . . This is a unique portrayal of the life and passions of the third president." -- School Library Journal brand: Highlights Press, C/O Highlights for Children, Inc. Publisher: Highlights Press, C/O Highlights for Children, Inc. Dewey Edition: 23 ISBN-13: 9781590789322 Grade To: Fifth Grade Item Height: 0.4 in Book Title: Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library gtin13: 9781590789322 Item Width: 9.4 in Publication Year: 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Pages Topic: School & Education, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Boys & Men, Books & Libraries, History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & First Families (U.S.) Author: Barb Rosenstock Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

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Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library, School And Library by Rosenstock, Barb; O'Brien, John (ILT), ISBN 1590789326, ISBN-13 9781590789322, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US An account of how the third American president helped create the world's largest library, the Library of Congress in Washington, ., shares excerpts from primary source documents that include Jefferson's thoughts on books, reading, and learning.

  1. This charming picture book brings Thomas Jefferson’s love of books to life with vivid storytelling and delightful illustrations. Kids and adults alike will enjoy learning how Jefferson’s passion for reading shaped the Library of Congress. The mix of history and fun facts makes it a perfect read for curious young minds. A must-have for any little bookworm’s collection!

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