Book excerpt: "Thomas Jefferson is known as the writer of the Declaration of Independence and a champion of democracy, but there was much more to his life than just his writing. From his early life in Virginia to his later presidency and the Louisiana Purchase, the story of Jefferson's life is full of fun facts readers will love learning. Whether exploring the details of his time in France or in George Washington's cabinet as the Founding Fathers created the framework for America, readers will get an in-depth look at Jefferson's role in the creation of their country in this exciting book."