"In this light, whimsical narrative, young readers learn how Franklin came to be a rebel, beginning with his childhood lesson in street smarts when he buys a whistle at an inflated price. Franklin is a defiant boy who runs away from his apprenticeship, and while he becomes a deep thinker, a brilliant scientist, and a persuasive writer when he grows up, he never loses that spark. As a community leader who tries his best to promote peace and unity both between the colonies and with Great Britain, he becomes more and more convinced that independence for the American colonies is the way forward"--Provided by publisher.
"George Washington and Alexander Hamilton were two of the most famous Founding Fathers. They fought for American independence and then worked to build the United States into a strong and stable country. Along the way, they also became friends. The story of their friendship--and how it helped shape the United States--is presented to readers through engaging text that balances historical context (supplementing social studies curriculum topics) with a relatable narrative. Featuring fun fact boxes, quotes from primary sources, and an eye-catching design, this high-interest look at history is sure to keep young readers entertained as they learn"--Provided by publisher.
Presents the biographies of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, including their duel, childhoods, service in the American Revolution, and political careers.
Introduces the iconic founding father, describes how he overcame his humble beginnings to help create America's central government, introducing many ideas that are still in practice today.
"Paul Revere was a folk hero of the War of Independence. He is best known for a late-night horseback ride he took. [This] . . . book includes . . . biographical details that explore the hero's background, skills, and accomplishments"--Provided by publisher.
"George Washington and Alexander Hamilton were two of the most famous Founding Fathers. They fought for American independence and then worked to build the United States into a strong and stable country. Along the way, they also became friends. The story of their friendship-and how it helped shape the United States-is presented to readers through engaging text that balances historical context (supplementing social studies curriculum topics) with a relatable narrative. Featuring fun fact boxes, quotes from primary sources, and an eye-catching design, this high-interest look at history is sure to keep young readers entertained as they learn"--.
Introduces readers to the dramatic life of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father who rose from childhood deprivation to become the first treasury secretary and architect of the U.S. banking system, among many other accomplishments.
