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  • A Picture Book of Alexander Hamilton

    David A. Adler, Matt Collins

    Paperback (Holiday House, Dec. 1, 2020)
    How an extraordinary patriot made soaring accomplishments but then met a devastating end, the life of Alexander Hamilton for picture book readers.From his youth in the Caribbean to his immigration to New York City, this picture book covers the highlights of Alexander Hamilton's legacy, including his part in the American revolution, his influence on the monetary system we still use today, and his tragic death. Matt Collin's hyperrealistic art style will transport readers right alongside Hamilton, while David A. Adler deftly chronicles pivotal moments in the Founding Father's short but hugely influential life. A timeline of important events is included.For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers.These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history, or who need reliable sources for school book reports.
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  • A Picture Book of Alexander Hamilton

    David A. Adler, Matt Collins

    Hardcover (Holiday House, Dec. 10, 2019)
    How the extraordinary patriot made soaring accomplishments but then met his devastating end, the life of Alexander Hamilton for picture book readers.From his youth in the Caribbean to his immigration to New York City, this picture book covers the highlights of Alexander Hamilton's legacy, including his part in the American revolution, his influence on the monetary system we still use today, and his tragic death. Matt Collin's hyperrealistic art style will transport readers right alongside Hamilton, while David A. Adler deftly chronicles pivotal moments in the Founding Father's short but hugely influential life. A timeline of important events is included.For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers.These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history, or who need reliable sources for school book reports.
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  • A Picture Book of Sam Houston

    David A. Adler, Michael S. Adler, Collins Matt

    Hardcover (Holiday House, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Sam Houston was a teacher, a lawyer, a war hero, and statesman. He is best known for defeating the Mexican Army in 1836 and establishing Texas as an independent nation. He served two terms as the president of the Republic of Texas and helped Texas to become the twenty-eighth state.
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  • A Picture Book of Daniel Boone

    David A. Adler, Michael S. Adler, Matt Collins

    Hardcover (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Daniel Boone, an adventurer since birth, explores a wild and free North America in this picture book biography.In the early years of North American colonization, a boy named Daniel Boone was born to a land of deep forests, exciting wildlife, and unexplored mountains. In his lifetime, he would see it all, and become a leader to his family and neighbors in the process. Experience the classic life story of an American frontiersman. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.
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  • A Picture Book of Harry Houdini

    David A. Adler, Michael S. Adler, Matt Collins

    Paperback (Holiday House, June 1, 2010)
    Harry Houdini astounded audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions. With his wife, Bess, often by his side, he freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, straitjackets, and prison cells. Once he even made a ten-thousand-pound elephant vanish into thin air! Yet Harry's life was not always so glamorous. When he was a boy, he shined shoes and did odd jobs to help make ends meet. But a career in magic was always in the cards for Harry. Readers will be mesmerized by this captivating biography of one of the most celebrated escape artists and magicians in history.For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.
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  • A Picture Book of Harry Houdini

    David A. Adler, Michael S. Adler, Matt Collins

    eBook (Holiday House, Jan. 19, 2015)
    Harry Houdini astounded audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions. With his wife, Bess, often by his side, he freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, straitjackets, and prison cells. Once he even made a ten-thousand-pound elephant vanish into thin air! Yet Harry's life was not always so glamorous. When he was a boy, he shined shoes and did odd jobs to help make ends meet. But a career in magic was always in the cards for Harry. Readers will be mesmerized by this captivating biography of one of the most celebrated escape artists and magicians in history.
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  • A Picture Book of Harry Houdini

    David A. Adler, Michael S. Adler, Collins Matt

    Hardcover (Holiday House, Sept. 16, 2009)
    Harry Houdini repeatedly amazed audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions. With his wife, Bess, often by his side, he freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, and prison cells. Though Harry was always intrigued by magic, his life was not always so glamorous. His family was extremely poor, and as a boy he shined shoes to help them make ends meet. Yet a career in magic was always in the cards. Readers will be mesmerized by this captivating picture book biography.
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  • A Picture Book of Harry Houdini

    Matt Collins David A Adler , Michael S Adler

    Hardcover (Holiday House, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Harry Houdini repeatedly amazed audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions. With his wife, Bess, often by his side, he freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, and prison cells. Though Harry was always intrigued by magic, his life was not always so glamorous. His family was extremely poor, and as a boy he shined shoes to help them make ends meet. Yet a career in magic was always in the cards. Readers will be mesmerized by this captivating picture book biography.
  • A Picture Book of Harry Houdini

    Michael S Adler | David A Adler | Collins Matt

    Paperback (Holiday House, Aug. 16, 2010)
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  • A Picture Book of Daniel Boone

    Matt Collins David A Adler , Michael S Adler

    Hardcover (Holiday House, Aug. 16, 2013)
    Daniel Boone was born an adventurer. Before the United States had freed itself from Britain's rule, Boone was blazing trails westward across America. He helped establish Boonesborough, Kentucky, one of the first American settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains. Boone died in 1820, but already tales of his adventures were being told across the United States. Daniel Boone's spirit shines in the latest addition to this best-selling series.
  • A Picture Book of Sam Houston

    Collins Matt David A Adler , Michael S Adler

    Hardcover (Holiday House, Aug. 16, 2012)
    Sam Houston was a teacher, a lawyer, a war hero, and statesman. He is best known for defeating the Mexican Army in 1836 and establishing Texas as an independent nation. He served two terms as the president of the Republic of Texas and helped Texas to become the twenty-eighth state.