About this item
Fans of the Broadway musical Hamilton and American history lovers will want to share this illustrated biography of Alexander Hamilton with their young readers. Did you know that one of our Founding Fathers was not born in America? An orphan from the West Indies, Alexander Hamilton came to the colonies and played an important role in the Revolutionary War, rising to become General George Washington's right-hand man. But his accomplishments don't stop there! He helped obtain the ratification of the Constitution; he was America's first secretary of the treasury; and he established the first national bank and the U.S. Mint. A man of ambition, loyalty, and principle, he is now being celebrated as the prominent patriot he was. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics - for children who are ready to read on their own.
About the Author
Monica Kulling is the author of the popular Great Idea series. The first three books, It's a Snap! George Eastman's First Photograph, All Aboard! Elijah McCoy's Steam Engine, and In the Bag! Margaret Knight Wraps It Up were each nominated for Ontario's Silver Birch Express Award and were also finalists for the Book of the Year Award--Juvenile Nonfiction by ForeWord Reviews. In the Bag! Margaret Knight Wraps It Up was also a Simon Wiesenthal Honor Book. Monica's recent books include Mary Anning's Curiosity, Eliza Hamilton: Founding Mother, and Dr. Jo: How Sara Josephine Baker Saved the Lives of America's Children. Monica Kulling lives in Toronto, Canada.
