DK Life Stories: Alexander Hamilton

Illustrated by Charlotte Ager
Ebook
On sale Apr 09, 2019 | 128 Pages | 9781465488527

In this kids' biography, discover the amazing life story of Alexander Hamilton, Founding Father of the United States whose work as an American statesman and strong personality made him an icon of history and popular culture.

Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong principles and astonishing achievements. From humble beginnings as an orphan, Hamilton defied all the odds and made a lasting name for himself in many arenas, including politics, finance, and the military.
James Buckley, Jr. has written numerous nonfiction books for young readers. His titles for DK include Stars and Galaxies (DK Readers) and Pelé (DK Biographies). View titles by James Buckley, Jr.

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In this kids' biography, discover the amazing life story of Alexander Hamilton, Founding Father of the United States whose work as an American statesman and strong personality made him an icon of history and popular culture.

Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong principles and astonishing achievements. From humble beginnings as an orphan, Hamilton defied all the odds and made a lasting name for himself in many arenas, including politics, finance, and the military.

Author

James Buckley, Jr. has written numerous nonfiction books for young readers. His titles for DK include Stars and Galaxies (DK Readers) and Pelé (DK Biographies). View titles by James Buckley, Jr.

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