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Author
Series
Making of America (Abrams) volume 1
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Description
"The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers. But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A bumpy start -- Little money man -- Joining the fight -- Soldier to scribe -- Victory!... and work -- Makin' the laws -- Big money man -- A mistake -- Tough times -- Alexander and his enemies -- The duel and the end -- Alexander's legacy.
Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong principles and astonishing achievements. In this biography, kids learn about how, from humble beginnings as an orphan,...
Author
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"In this special illustrated edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, young readers will learn about the life and political philosophy of one of our Founding Fathers"--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Alexander Hamilton was one of America's founders. He was the first secretary of the treasury and George Washington's right-hand man. But he also made some dangerous enemies during his short yet dramatic life "--
13) Thomas Jefferson
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
Explores the life of the third president, from his childhood in Virginia, through his writing of the Declaration of Independence, to his years in office.
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1986.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the man who among other achievements was a Revolutionary War hero, an aide and advisor to George Washington, a framer of the Constitution, and the first Secretary of the Treasury of the newly formed United States.
16) The Constitution
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Discusses the United States Constitution, including how it was written, how it became law, and the historical context of its content. Includes the text of the original seven articles of the document.
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A fascinating and entertaining biography of Alexander Hamilton, in graphic novel format. Alexander Hamilton: The Fighting Founding Father!tells the story of one of the most ambitious and controversial figures in American history in a graphic novel format. From a rough childhood on the Caribbean island of Nevis to the highest levels of American politics, Alexander Hamilton's life was filled with adventure, conflict, and controversy. Full-color illustrations...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
With his face on the ten-dollar bill and an award-winning musical about his life, it's clear that Alexander Hamilton's story is one worth telling. Despite feeling like an outsider, Hamilton fought hard to form a united nation with a strong central government-and many of his ideas are still relevant today! With this illustrated leveled reader, kids can learn more about the man who, in many ways, was a true American hero.
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