Picture Book of Alexander Hamilton
Item #: | 080257 |
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ISBN: | 9780823447275 |
Grades: | K-3 |
Publisher 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.
Matt Collin’s hyper-realistic art style will transport readers right alongside Hamilton, while David A. Adler deftly chronicles pivotal moments in the Founding Father’s short but hugely influential life.
A timeline of important events is included.
These picture books give short but informative biographies about the lives of influential people. Each book describes the featured figure from birth to death, highlighting important contributions to society. A few sentences are included on each page, along with full-page illustrations. The pictures are detailed and colorful. The story-like format of these books will make the historical information appealing to children. 32 pgs, pb.