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Chernow brings to life the man who was arguably the most important figure in American history who never attained the presidency and who had a more lasting impact than many who did-- Alexander Hamilton. He shows us the whole sweep of Hamilton's epic life: his exotic, brutal upbringing, his remarkable military career, his contentious relationships with Jefferson, Madison, Adams and Monroe, his pivotal role in four presidential elections, and his death...
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[2017]
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"A scientist, inventor, and author, Benjamin Franklin was a key leader during the American Revolution. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the inventor's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
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2018.
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Publisher Anno: Think you know everything about Alexander Hamilton? Think again! The original immigrant success story brought to life in the musical Hamilton is every bit as amazing and controversial now as it was in the 18th century. TIME tells the whole story of the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury-a founding father with a complicated and ultimately tragic story that didn't end with the duel in Weehawken. Young adult readers ready to look...
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2019.
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English
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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. In this biography for kids 8-12, read about how, from humble beginnings as an orphan, Hamilton...
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2020.
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Publisher Annotation: Now, in The Luckiest Man, Salter draws on the storied facets of McCain's early biography as well as the later-in-life political philosophy for which the nation knew and loved him, delivering an intimate and comprehensive account of McCain's life and philosophy. Salter covers all the major events of McCain's life--his peripatetic childhood, his naval service--but introduces, too, aspects of the man that the public rarely saw and...
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