Alexander Hamilton was born on the island of Nevis in the British West Indies on Jan 11, 1755 (or 1757). In 1773, when he was about 16 years old, he migrated to the United States to study at King's College (now called Columbia University). He fought in the Revolutionary War and became an advisor to George Washington. Alexander Hamilton studied to become a lawyer and was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. He believed in a system of success where merit and hard work were more important than birth. He was a co-author of the Federalist papers, which are used even today to understand the U.S. Constitution. George Washington appointed him as the first Secretary of the Treasury. He helped found the first national bank, the U.S. Mint, and a taxation system. He laid the foundation of the modern banking industry. Children's Books: Who Was Alexander Hamilton? Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso (Authors); Dede Putra (Illustrator) Publisher: Grosset and Dunlap (Aug 2017) Ages: 8-12 yrs; Grades: 3-7 Review: On Preorder Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father Monica Kulling (Author); Valerio Fabbretti (Illustrator) Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (2017) Chapter Book: 48 pp; Ages: 5-8 yrs; K-3 Review: Amazon Review 4.5* Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in History Don Brown (Author, Illustrator) Publisher: Roaring Book Press (2015) Chapter Book: 32 pp; Ages: 5-7 yrs, Grades K-4 Review: Amazon Review 4* Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider Jean Fritz (Author) Puffin Books (2012) Chapter Bk: 144 pp; Ages: 8-12 yrs; Grades 3-7 Review: Amazon Review 4.5*
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Nalini Krishnankutty Series DescriptionStarting with A is for Albert, B is for Blackwell, and C is for Clive, the series highlights the contributions made by immigrants to science, art, medicine, and more - to the founding of our nation, our institutions and our ways of living. This series provides a starting point for parents, educators and librarians to shape personal perspectives, create common narratives, and increase awareness of the tremendous impact that immigrants have had on our country. Archives
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