01887cam a2200277 i 4500 554978944 TxAuBib 20220427120000.0 200624s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2020941174 9780425288955 hardcover 0425288951 hardcover TxAuBib rda Kilmeade, Brian,. Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli pirates [PBK] : The Forgotten War that Changed American History / Brian Kilmeade, Don Yeager. New York : Penguin Random House/Viking Children's Books, 2020. pages cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier "When Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801, America was deeply in debt and needed its economy to grow quickly, but its merchant ships were under attack. Pirates from North Africa routinely captured American sailors and held them as captives demanding ransom and tribute far beyond what the new country could afford. Jefferson found it impossible to negotiate a truce, and decided to move beyond diplomacy. He sent the U.S. Navy and Marines to blockade Tripoli--launching the Barbary Wars and beginning America's journey toward future superpower status. This vivid and accessible young readers adaptation of the New York Times bestseller features an exclusive new introduction, extensive back matter, and eye-catching art throughout. Chronicling a crucial moment in American history, this historical thriller will excite and inspire the next generation of patriots"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 8-12 Penguin Random House/Viking Children's Books. Grades 4-6 Penguin Random House/Viking Children's Books. 20220427. Yeager, Don,.