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Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical.Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American Colonies and studied to become a lawyer. He joined a local militia during the American Revolution, rose to the rank of Major General, and became the chief aide to General George Washington. After the war, he became the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. He founded...

This book tells the story of how Gandhi used the principles of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience to fight discrimination against Indians in South Africa and to end British rule in India. Like the series biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi's story focuses on his peaceful heroism in the struggle for civil rights and social change.

A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

Examines the life of Mohandas Gandhi.

A biography of the American who became known for his work as a printer, author, inventor, and statesman.

A simple biography of Benjamin Franklin emphasizing his contributions to American literature, politics, and science.

Describes the career of Alexander Hamilton, who rose from humble beginnings to become a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and the first Secretary of the Treasury.

The life of Alexander Hamilton, a key leader in the United States after the Revolutionary War, is introduced in this early reader biography. Alexander Hamilton was one of Americas founders. He was the first secretary of the treasury and George Washingtons right-hand man. But he also made some dangerous enemies during his short yet dramatic life. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Alexander Hamiltons life in this Level Two I Can Read...