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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers. But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
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"Discover this founding father's incredible true story: his brilliant scholarship and military career; his groundbreaking and enduring policy, which shapes American government today; his salacious and scandalous personal life; his heartrending end. Richly informed by Hamilton's own writing, with archival artwork and new illustrations, this is an in-depth biography of an extraordinary man."--
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Young patriots volume 9
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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"When learning about American's heroes, young readers are often more eager to know about the famous people's childhoods, rather than their adult accomplishments....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Benjamin Franklin is among one of the most well known founding fathers, yet he was never the President of the United States. Benjamin Franklin was a noted author, printer, postmaster, politician, philosopher, inventor, scientist, and diplomat, among other career highlights and talents. His inventions include bifocals, the potbellied stove, and the lightning rod. He is best known for his experiments with electricity involving a kite and a metal key....
9) Ben Franklin
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Many students know the story of Ben Franklin's famed electricity experiment, but do they understand how influential he was in the formation of the United States? Through simple but engaging narrative, this fully illustrated volume leads readers through Franklin's childhood, his diverse interests and accomplishments, and the role he played in the American Revolution and creation of an independent nation.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
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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.
13) Colin Powell
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English
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Describes how a young boy from the Bronx grew up to become the first African-American ever appointed as Secretary of State.
16) Thomas Jefferson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
440L
Language
English
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Did you know that Thomas Jefferson studied law in college? He wrote the Declaration of Independence. Find out more in Thomas Jefferson, a Historical Heroes book.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
470L
Language
English
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Ben Franklin greatly influenced all Americans with his work as a diplomat, scientist, and inventor. He signed both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. In this book, interesting biographical information written in accessible language will introduce beginning readers to one of the most famous Founding Fathers. Fascinating images of Franklin through his life and a helpful timeline of key events will connect young historians to his...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
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Did you know that Benjamin Franklin wrote a newspaper called Poor Richard's Almanac? He also signed the Declaration of Independence. Find out more in Benjamin Franklin, a Historical Heroes book.
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