A profile of the founding father and first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury discusses the challenges he faced as a man from a different culture, his Revolutionary War contributions, and his role in shaping a fledgling America.

Presents an introduction to the life and achievements of Alexander Hamilton, including his early years as an orphan in the West Indies, his role in the Revolutionary War and his contributions as America's first secretary of the treasury.

Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were both fierce patriots during the Revolutionary War, but the politics of the young United States of America put them in constant conflict. Their extraordinary story of bitter fighting and resentment culminates in their famous duel.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the founding father, from his childhood as an orphan in the West Indies to his role in developing the Constitution and his tragic death in a duel with Aaron Burr.

This engaging biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Benjamin Franklin, whose contributions to science, politics, and writing have made a lasting mark on...

Presents a biography, stressing the value of responsibility, of the Afro-American who was instrumental in the establishment of the United Nations.

A biography of Benjamin Franklin that follows his life from birth, in 1706, to death, in 1790, and covers the work he did as an author, publisher, philosopher, scientist and diplomat as well as his contributions to the United States Constitution.