Part of a biographical series on American presidents, this upper elementary biography provides a compelling look at one of our country’s most important historical figures. A man of many talents, Jefferson was well educated, inventive, adventurous, musical, and thoughtful. Before becoming the third president of The United States, Jefferson studied as a lawyer, designed and built his home in Virginia, penned the Declaration of Independence, served in several political offices, and much more. Through his dedication to American politics, Jefferson greatly influenced the formation and freedoms of our government. With richly colored illustrations and a conversational tone, this biography shares the incredible and complex life of one of the most influential Founding Fathers of our nation.