Picture Book of Alexander Hamilton

How the extraordinary patriot made soaring accomplishments but then met his devastating end, the life of Alexander Hamilton for picture book readers.

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 hyperrealistic 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.

For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers.

These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history, or who need reliable sources for school book reports.

Cum a facut extraordinarul patriot realizari uriase, dar apoi si-a intalnit sfarsitul devastator, viata lui Alexander Hamilton pentru cititorii de carti ilustrate. De la tineretea sa in Caraibe pana la imigratia sa in New York, aceasta carte ilustreaza aspectele esentiale ale mostenirii lui Alexander Hamilton, inclusiv rolul sau in revolutia americana, influenta sa asupra sistemului monetar pe care il folosim si astazi si moartea sa tragica. Stilul de arta hiperrealist al lui Collin va transporta cititorii chiar alaturi de Hamilton, in timp ce David A.