Alexander Hamilton

by James Buckley Jr., Charlotte Ager (Illustrator)

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 defied all the odds and made a lasting name for himself in many arenas, including politics, finance, and the military.

DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, History

128 pages, Hardcover

Published April 9, 2019

About the author

In addition to his work as a professional editor, James Buckley, Jr., is also the author of many books on American sports that are geared toward young fans and budding athletes.

Buckley, who has founded a company called Shoreline Publishing Group to produce books for reluctant readers, maintains that sports are far more than simple hobbies or ways to burn off excess energy.

Reviews

[Daniel Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short educational book for students about this Founding Father and proponent of a strong National Bank. A nice summary of his principles and life. Without his forward thinking, what would our country look like today?

[Scarlett Machado · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5, very informative, definitely for a younger audience though.

[Jean Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

We picked this up from the library for our pre-teen daughter, but I ended up reading it. It was the perfect length for what I wanted to know about Hamilton. It was concise and had good information. It mentioned a lot of the things that came up in the musical which I appreciated because that's what sparked my interest in the first place. I enjoyed the paintings it included also.

[Kim Esmael · Rating 5 out of 5]

For grades 3-5. Excellent book which covers a great deal of Hamilton's life - personal, professional, and political. Inserts bits of trivia as well as definitions of words that students might not be familiar with. I highly recommend it.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

DK Life Stories: Alexander Hamilton by Jim Buckley.
There was some interesting information presented in this book; although a few historical points were really simplified/glossed over. Overall, a good middle grade biography. I gave this 4 stars.

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter listens to the broadway music so I thought we would do a quick review of the man. This was an interesting and quick read! We enjoyed it 👍🏻

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great next step after seeing Hamilton.

[Riena Danlay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simplified biography of Alexander Hamilton. Easy to read and understand. Visual aids/ portraits/ images greatly helped in digesting the book. 👍🏼

[Carmen King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Bio

I enjoyed the portrayal of Alexander Hamilton with all his fortes and flaws. I think the details included were just right for a middle grade audience. There are rich historical and ethical subjects for young readers to sink their teeth into and grapple with. I’m looking forward to using this text in my fifth grade government unit.

I am impressed with this, the first book I have read in this DK series. I love The Who Is... Who Was series. I now have high hopes for this one. I appreciate that the ebook version of the book was modestly priced!

[H · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alexander Hamilton lead a life full of accomplishments, some well-known to some that are lost from the general knowledge of him. Did you know he helped with, what would later become, the US Coast Guard? He is most famous for (right now) being the subject of the Lin-Manuel musical. Overall, a nice book to help put a person behind this historical figure.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice, general introduction for children.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read & understand.

[Jose Tapia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love how much details there are in this. Worth the read and admire the illustrations :)