Soldier and Founder: Alexander Hamilton cover

Soldier and Founder: Alexander Hamilton

Author: Burgan, Michael

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.2
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 3952
Points per Word 0.000253
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This biography follows the life of Alexander Hamilton, from his childhood as an orphan in the Caribbean to becoming one of America's Founding Fathers. The book details his military service during the Revolutionary War and his important role in the colonies' fight for independence from Britain. It also covers his political career, including his service as a member of Congress and his influential work as the first Secretary of the Treasury.