Raquel Martin (1)

"The Story of Alexander Hamilton: A Biography Book for New Readers", from author Christine Platt, can be read and enjoyed by both children and adults. Alexander Hamilton--a pivotal figure in American history--was born on a small island in the Caribbean. Despite a turbulent childhood, by the time Alexander arrived in the United States as a teenager, he was already a gifted writer and speaker. He studied hard and had a keen interest in politics. He was a great proponent of freedom who opposed slavery and fought bravely in the Revolutionary War. He became an aide to General George Washington, and after the war, he helped to found the basis for America's new government. He served as Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington, and he worked to establish the new nation's first bank and currency system. Alexander accomplished much in his life, but he did not live to see his 50th birthday. Shot during a duel with his longtime political nemesis, Aaron Burr, he died the next day. His legacy lives on, and many of his ideas are still being used to this day. Throughout the book, there are "think tank" questions to prompt readers to further explore elements of Alexander's story, and a quiz is included to spur your memory of what you've read. You will also find a helpful glossary which explains terms such as "abolitionist", "colonizing", "militia", and more.

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‘’The greatest sign of success for a teacher...is to be able to say, the children are now working as if I did not exist.’’
Dr. Maria Montessori

When you decide to become a teacher, you know that you are going to fight against misconceptions, conflicting opinions on how you ''should'' (or...''must'') teach your classes, parents who absolutely, undoubtedly know your job better than you, and students who have grown bored -and rightfully so- of the same-old, same-old lessons. The way to deal with these issues is to educate yourself, make sure your patience resources are always intact no matter what and keep the levels of creativity and resourcefulness to high levels. As a teacher, I am more than grateful to pioneers like Maria Montessori who paved the way and turned the focus to the children instead of the established education system.

Dr. Maria Montessori grew up in a household full of books and the love for learning. She understood how effective the learning process can become when aided by games and defied the norms by becoming the first woman in Italy to study medicine. Unwilling to regard people through the lens of social classes, she fought hard to become a doctor, joined the Women's Rights movement and offered her services at the psychiatric clinic of the University of Rome. It was there that her love for children whose special abilities were viewed as a plague by the majority of society led her to introduce new ideas and methods that revolutionized the field of Education.

A deep love for what we do, an unquestionable love for our students, creativity, patience and a firm belief in adaptability are fundamental in the long, difficult, ever-evolving way to become a teacher. Regarding each young soul as an individual, not as an empty vessel that needs to be filled with our undoubted wisdom and excellence, is the key to a much-needed balance between learning and actually enjoying the learning process. Easier said than done but I'd like to believe that it has become our reality.

This is Dr. Maria Montessori's legacy to children, educators and parents all over the world. This is her invaluable gift to humanity.

‘’The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.’’
Dr. Maria Montessori

Many thanks to Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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