Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents. The third U.S. president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and-what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life-a slave owner. Finally, here's a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life. Spanish Description: ¿Sabias que John Adams tuvo que convencer a Thomas Jefferson para que escribiera la Declaracion de Independencia de los Estados Unidos? ¡Es cierto! Jefferson, un hombre timido que trabajaba para el gobierno del estado de Virginia, se rehuso en un principio para despues convertirse en el autor de uno de los documentos mas importantes e inspiradores de la nacion.
