"Those Rebels, John & Tom" by Edwin Fotheringham is an engaging picture book that introduces young readers to two of America's founding fathers, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. While they had contrasting personalities and perspectives, both played crucial roles in the American Revolution and the creation of the Declaration of Independence. The story captures their friendship and rivalry, illustrating how their differences ultimately contributed to the formation of the nation. Through vibrant illustrations and a playful narrative, the book emphasizes themes of collaboration, respect for different viewpoints, and the impact of individual contributions in shaping history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Scholastic Press .

Peggy Thomas is the author of multiple picture books, including award-winning Calkins Creek titles Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation , Farmer George Plants a Nation , and For the Birds: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson . She is also the co-author of Anatomy of Nonfiction, the only writing guide for children's nonfiction. Edwin Fotheringham is the illustrator of many picture book biographies, including Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music ; A Home for Mr. Emerson ; and Those Rebels, John & Tom . He is also the illustrator of the Tony Baloney series by Pam Munoz Ryan. Visit edfotheringham. com. Barbara Kerley is the author of A Cool Drink of Water , which received a starred review from School Library Journal and was named an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the NSTA and CBC, and You and Me Together , named an ALA Notable Book. Her third book for National Geographic, A Little Peace , was called "powerful" by School Library Journal and "stunningly beautiful" by The Boston Globe .