Alexander Hamilton

Written by Barbara Lowell · Illustrated by George Ermos

Discover the outsider who shaped a nation and left a lasting legacy.

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32 pages· 520L

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Explore the life of Alexander Hamilton, the outsider who became a pivotal Founding Father. Despite feeling alienated, he championed a strong central government, influencing the nation's future. This illustrated reader reveals his enduring impact and the ideas that still resonate today. What drove him to fight for unity, and how did he overcome the odds to become a true American hero? Dive into the story behind the face on the ten-dollar bill and the inspiration for a celebrated musical.

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Find out more about this famous Founding Father!

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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