Famous Americans: Thomas Jefferson
Learn about the life and history of Thomas Jefferson
About this book
Famous Americans: Thomas Jefferson is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about the life and history of Thomas Jefferson, one of the famous Americans that helped shape the history of the United States. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward Alan Kurtz |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 5 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 15 pages, 1290 words, 10 minutes |
| Categories | History |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Famous Americans: Thomas Jefferson with your child
This book helps children learn about History. The words and pictures work together to make the ideas clear. Read it with your child and talk about the new facts you find. Ask your child to explain what they learned in their own words. It is a simple way to build knowledge and curiosity, and to show that learning can be fun.
Talk about it together
- What was your favourite part of Famous Americans: Thomas Jefferson?
- What did you learn about History?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
Inside the book
In Famous Americans: Thomas Jefferson, readers find History. Learn about the life and history of Thomas Jefferson, one of the famous Americans that helped shape the history of the United States. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for History and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “First Term as President of the United States”
Words to learn in this book
- Founding Fathers: One of the people who helped write the Constitution of the United States, and to create the new nation.
- Constitution: The document that included laws to form the new nation of the United States.
- plantation: A large farm where crops are grown by people who live there.
- surveyor: Someone who uses instruments to measure land.
- Colonies: A group of people living together in a foreign land.
- explorers: Someone who travels to unknown places.
- embargo: Not being allowed to trade with another country for a period of time.
- architecture: Someone who designs buildings.
Books you may also like
Early North American SettlersRead Along BookAges 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
An Introduction to the History of the United States of AmericaRead Along BookAges 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
Early Native AmericansRead Along BookAges 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
From the American Revolution to the Civil WarRead Along BookAges 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
The American RevolutionRead Along BookAges 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
America in the 20th CenturyRead Along BookAges 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
After the American Civil WarRead Along BookAges 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
Famous Americans: George WashingtonRead Along BookAges 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 5 and Level 4 (Advanced Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
15 pages, 1290 words, 10 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Fill in the Blanks activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
Start reading today
Try Smart Kidz Club for FREE.