The Story of Alexander Hamilton: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

by Christine Platt

Overview

Discover the life of Alexander Hamilton—a story about working hard, blazing trails, and fighting for freedom

Alexander Hamilton became one of the most important Founding Fathers in American history. He helped win the Revolutionary War against England and invented our nation's first banking system. Before that, he was a playful kid who loved to write and believed in hard work. Born on a Caribbean island, Alexander overcame many hardships to come to America and earn a name for himself.

Explore how Alexander Hamilton went from being a young immigrant boy with strong values to a celebrated American leader and icon.

• Independent reading—This Alexander Hamilton biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Alexander's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. 
• A lasting legacy—Learn how Alexander shaped the world for future generations—including you!

How will Alexander Hamilton's remarkable story inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Eliza Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646114269
Publisher:	Callisto Kids
Publication date:	01/14/2025
Series:	The Story of Biographies
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
Lexile:	870L (what's this?)
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Christine Platt is an advocate for social justice and policy reform. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Africana Studies, a master’s degree in African and African American Studies, and a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. Through storytelling, she teaches people of all ages about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Founding Father Is Born 1

Chapter 2 The Early Years 6

Chapter 3 Welcome to America 13

Chapter 4 Revolution! 20

Chapter 5 Hamilton the War Hero 26

Chapter 6 The New Nation 32

Chapter 7 Financial Founding Father 39

Chapter 8 So … Who Was Alexander Hamilton? 46

Glossary 53

Bibliography 56

Editorial Reviews

"With engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, this is the ideal book for curious young people with an interest in history. Christine Platt has a gift for making complex stories accessible, entertaining, and understandable without dumbing down or sanitizing history, and her thoughtful prompts encourage age-appropriate discussion about challenging topics. Children and adults alike will come away from this book with deeper knowledge about one of our founders and a thirst for more high-quality books like this one!" —Shannon Hourigan, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist and Parent

"Before he graced the $10 U.S. bill, and long before a Broadway musical was made about his life, Alexander Hamilton was a poor, orphaned boy struggling to survive on the Caribbean island of Nevis. The Story of Alexander Hamilton gives readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's Founding Fathers and tells the story of how his childhood helped shape his views on government, economics, war, and slavery." —Charnaie Gordon, Founder of Here Wee Read

"I truly believe the best children's books tell stories that both children and adults can learn from and enjoy; Christine Platt has done just that with this engaging, accessible, and meaningful history of Alexander Hamilton. The 'Jump in the Think Tank' and 'Our World' sidebars really helped me engage my daughters in conversation about Hamilton's story and make connections about why this history still matters today." —Catherine Wigginton Greene, Director of Content & Engagement at Point Made Learning

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