Discover the life of Thomas Jefferson—a story about big ideas and building a nation for kids ages 6 to 9

Thomas Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence and became the third president of the United States. Before he helped create America, Thomas was a young boy who loved to play outside, read, and think about new ways of doing things. He studied law and came up with revolutionary ideas that helped build a new country.

Explore how Thomas went from being a curious kid growing up in Virginia to one of America's most important founding fathers.

How will Thomas's bright ideas inspire you?

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