A Paws in Time

What happens when one of America's greatest minds is also one of its greatest contradictions?

When Brody and Cooper activate their time-travel collars, they find themselves transported to Monticello in 1805, where they meet the brilliant and complicated third President of the United States-Thomas Jefferson.

At first, Jefferson seems larger than life. He designed his famous mountaintop home, collected thousands of books, spoke multiple languages, championed education, and doubled the size of the United States through the Louisiana Purchase. As the dogs explore Monticello, learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and hear Jefferson's memories of his beloved wife Martha, they discover a man whose ideas helped shape a nation.

But not every part of Jefferson's story is easy to understand.

As Brody and Cooper ask difficult questions about freedom, equality, and slavery, they uncover the challenges and contradictions that continue to surround Jefferson's legacy today. Through thoughtful conversations and unforgettable adventures, the dogs learn that history is rarely simple-and that even great leaders can leave behind complicated stories.

When they return home, Brody and Cooper share everything they learned with Dr. DeCory and his brilliant research assistant, Cailyn Closestop. But before the adventure is over, a mysterious signal sends the entire team to the University of South Florida in 1979, where Cooper becomes convinced that a newly named building-Cooper Hall-was dedicated in his honor!

Filled with humor, heart, fascinating historical facts, and important lessons about leadership and character, A Paws in Time: Brody and Cooper Meet Thomas Jefferson is an exciting journey into the life of one of America's most influential-and most debated-Founding Fathers.

• Historical fiction
• Time-travel adventures
• American history
• U.S. Presidents
• Educational chapter books
• Dog stories
• Family-friendly adventures
• The Magic Tree House and I Survived series

Two dogs. Two time-travel collars. One extraordinary journey into the mind of a Founding Father who changed America forever.