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Series
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. In contrast, he envisioned something different: along with agriculture and small towns, he imagined a multiracial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. A poor immigrant, Hamilton believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for newcomers. His vision put him at odds with Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, and others;...
Author
Language
English
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Description
"In curiously parallel lives, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were both orphaned at an early age. Both were brilliant students who attended college - one at Princeton, the other at Columbia - and studied law. Both were young staff officers under General George Washington, and both became war heroes. Politics beckoned them, and each served in the newly formed government of the fledgling nation. Why, then, did these two face each other at dawn in...
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Presents the life of Eliza Hamilton, wife of founding father Alexander Hamilton, covering her early years in New York, her married life with Alexander, and her later years as a generous philanthropist." --
7) Little lion
Author
Series
Treasure Chest ; 2
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
An old coin in The Treasure Chest transports twins Felix and Maisie to the island of St. Croix in 1772, where they meet seventeen-year-old Alexander Hamilton who is about to embark on a journey to New York.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Alexander Hamilton is a familiar name in American history because of the amazing life he led. From his early life as an orphan to traveling to New York City and becoming an influential Founding Father, Hamilton s life was full of drama and achievements. This book looks at some of the most remarkable things about his life, giving a glimpse into his life in the Caribbean as well as the battles he had with other Founding Fathers to pass his financial...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were both fierce patriots during the Revolutionary War, but the politics of the young United States of America put them in constant conflict. Their extraordinary story of bitter fighting and resentment culminates in their famous duel." --
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This Renaissance man and founding father helped build the United States into the great nation it is today. Students analyze Hamilton's most influential texts, including the Federalist Papers, to better understand the foundational moments in United States history. Students will learn about Alexander Hamilton's life, his role in the American Revolution, and the writings and policies he implemented that still affect Americans today" --
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Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn about the fascinating lives of Eliza and Angelica Schuyler, their influence on Alexander Hamilton and United States history, and the roles of women in the 1700s-1800s. Through the use of dynamic primary sources like maps and letters, middle school students will be engaged as they read about history and build their literacy skills. Supporting today's social studies standards, this full-color text includes intriguing images, interesting...
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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 "--
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
From his youth in the Caribbean to his immigration to New York City, this picture book covers the highlights of Alexander Hamilton's legacy, including his part in the American revolution, his influence on the monetary system we still use today, and his tragic death. -- amazon.com
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