Hamilton
By (Author) Frank Keating
Illustrated by Mike Wimmer
Simon & Schuster
Paula Wiseman Books
1st November 2020
United States
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Politics and government
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
973.4092
Hardback
32
Width 216mm, Height 279mm, Spine 15mm
431g
Alexander Hamilton, Founding Father, a Constitutional Convention delegate, author of the Federalist Papers, and the first secretary of the US Treasury, is brought to life with this vivid and accessible illustrated biography.
Alexander Hamilton was an unknown immigrant, an orphan, a boy of no connections but, still, despite all odds, had an important role in transforming the world. As George Washingtons right-hand man, Hamilton helped bring victory to America during the Revolutionary War, wrote most of the Federalist papers, and helped to build a country.
Author Frank Keatings detailed historical facts are complemented by stunning paintings from Mike Wimmer to form a portrait that will fascinate young readers.
Frank Keatinghas held many positions in public office, including Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Treasury and Associate Attorney General of the United States. He was elected Governor of Oklahoma in 1995 and completed his term in January of 2003. He lives in Oklahoma.
Mike Wimmerhas illustrated many books for children, includingHome Run: The Story of Babe Ruthby Robert Burleigh, which was named an ALA Notable Childrens Book and was called a grand slam in a starred review inPublishers Weekly.He also illustratedFlight: The Journey of Charles Lindberghby Robert Burleigh, which received the Orbis Pictus Award for nonfiction. He lives in Georgia with his family.