Alexander Hamilton
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Alexander Hamilton

By Sarah Albee, Chin Ko (Illustrator)

Part of the I Can Read History series

Discover the dramatic rise and fall of a founding father with dangerous enemies.

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32 pages· 609 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Explore the life of Alexander Hamilton, a founding father and the first secretary of the treasury. As George Washington's trusted ally, Hamilton's ambitions shaped a nation, but his bold actions also earned him powerful foes. This engaging biography for young readers unveils the milestones of his remarkable journey, complete with historical illustrations and intriguing facts. What legacy did he leave behind, and how did his enemies impact his fate? Dive into the story of a visionary whose plans for America were as daring as they were dangerous.

From the publisher

The life of Alexander Hamilton, a key leader in the United States after the Revolutionary War, is introduced in this early reader biography.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.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Alexander Hamilton’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical illustrations and photographs at the back of the book–complete with a timeline, illustrations, and interesting facts.Alexander Hamilton: A Plan for America is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
609
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~511L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about Alexander HamiltonBooks about politicsBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
196168
Publication
Published
May 1, 2018
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062432902

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