How did a red-haired, freckled-faced boy who loved to read, spoke several languages, and played the violin, grow up to write the Declaration of Independence, become the second Vice President and, after a bitter political battle with old friend John Adams, the third President of the United States? This pleasantly written biography about Thomas Jefferson tells the tale in an easy-to-read style. In addition to Jefferson''s amazing professional and political life, the book objectively discusses Jeffe
內容簡介:
Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It''s true. The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation''s most important and inspiring documents. The third U.S. president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and-what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life-a slave owner. Finally, here''s a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father''s remarkable and complicated life. Illustrated by John O''Brien.
托马斯杰斐逊是美国开国元勋之一,是《独立宣言》的执笔人,也是美国第三任总统;既是革命家、政治家,又是学者、思想家和教育家。在美国人民的心目中,他是与华盛顿、林肯齐名的美国三大伟人之一。美国人民之所以为此推崇杰斐逊,不仅因为他为美国人民建立了丰功伟绩,而且也因为他是一个精神力量,他的民主思想、优秀的品德及政治魄力,对美国人民及后世发生了巨大的影响,并且是激发美国人民的强大动力。
關於作者:
Dennis Brindell Fradin is the author of "The Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence," which won numerous awards, including being named an ALA Notable, an American Booksellers for Children''s Choice, and an International Reading Association Teachers'' Choice. "The New York Times Book Review" called it "fascinating for young historians and just about anyone else."
Dennis lives in Evanston, Illinois, with his wife, Judith.