Alexander Hamilton
The Making of America

When it comes to the early history of America, figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and John Adams get a lot of press (because they descended to the highest office). Heck, even Benjamin Franklin is very well-known due to his eccentric nature. While Alexander Hamilton was......more

I have read and reviewed two of Ms. Kanefield's books. This is the third. I enjoyed this one as much as the first two I have have read. She is an excellent writer. Clear and precise, well researched and informative. The most I knew about Alexander Hamilton was the duel with Aaron Burr. Now thanks to......more

Describes the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States. Emphasizes his work during the American Revolution, with the Constitution, and the founding of the national bank. NC MBOB selection 2021/2022. While child appropriate, it does paint Hamilton in only a positive......more

First sentence: On a mild summer morning just after dawn, two men met on the dueling grounds in Weehawken, New Jersey. Premise/plot: Teri Kanefield has written a biography of Alexander Hamilton for children. (I'd say the intended audience was the eight to twelve age group.) In a way, the book is both......more

I like how this biography started out with a bit of a mystery for young readers, something to think about as they read. This was a good biography, not too dry. I was fascinated by things I didn't know but kids might find some of the details on nation-building boring.......more