Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation
- ISBN-10
- 1620916282
- ISBN-13
- 9781620916285
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 48
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Calkins Creek
- Author
- Peggy Thomas
Description
Examines the life and career of Thomas Jefferson, who in addition to his accomplishments as a politician and president was also talented in the field of agriculture.
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