Renowned English philosopher Thomas Hobbes made contributions to history, philosophy, and the study of optics, but he is foremost remembered for his contributions to political thought. Now, this thorough title presents Hobbes’s life and thought in language targeted at a middle school audience. A complete biography of Hobbes is presented, making note of key works before moving on to an in-depth textual analysis of Leviathan. The main political ideas presented therein are linked to the writings and concepts espoused by the American Founding Fathers.