| Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History Contributor(s): Brown, Don (Author) |
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ISBN: 159643998X ISBN-13: 9781596439986 Publisher: Roaring Brook Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Political - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods |
| Dewey: 973.409 |
| LCCN: 2015003616 |
| Lexile Measure: 890 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 11" W x 8.6" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 177225 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The most famous duel in American history dramatized by leading nonfiction picture book illustrator, Don Brown. Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were both fierce patriots during the Revolutionary War, but the politics of the young United States of America put them in constant conflict. Their extraordinary story of bitter fighting and resentment culminates in their famous duel. For young patriots who may not yet know the shocking and tragic story, Aaron and Alexander captures the spirit of these two great men who so valiantly served their country and ultimately allowed their pride and ego to cause their demise. |
Contributor Bio(s): Brown, Don: - Don Brown's books include The Notorious Izzy Fink, The Train Jumper, Kid Blink Beats the World, Mack Made Movies and Across a Dark and Wild Sea. He lives on Long Island, New York. |