num_pages: 32
description: 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 Congressnow the largest library in the world. Barb Rosenstocks rhythmic words and John OBriens whimsical illustrations capture Jeffersons 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 Jeffersons love of reading writing and books. An authors note bibliography and source notes for quotations are also included.
language: English
title: Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library
publisher: Calkins Creek