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The Story of Benjamin Franklin: A Biography Book for New Readers
Part of the Story of Biographies series
- Subject
- Biography & Autobiography - Historical
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 66
- Publisher
- Rockridge Press
- Size
- 14.2 cm × 20.6 cm
- ISBN
- 9781647398217
Discover the life of Benjamin Franklin—a story about curiosity, big ideas, and helping others for kids ages 6 to 9
Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant inventor, scientist, writer, and founding father. Before his ideas made him a legend, Benjamin was a young boy who enjoyed learning, helping others, and problem-solving. He was always finding clever ways to make the world a better place, from inventing the lightning rod to helping write the U.S. Constitution.
Explore how Benjamin Franklin went from being a thoughtful kid growing up in Boston to an American hero who created the country's first public library, post office, hospital, and fire station in this biography for kids.
How will Benjamin's creative mind inspire you?
Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Alexander Hamilton, Eliza Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln.
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What reviewers said
“Anderson’s Benjamin Franklin biography for young historians is a wonderful introduction to an extraordinary life. It is structured in a way that makes an often-mythologized Franklin very human and is full of great conversation starters guaranteed to spark discussions between teachers and readers!”
“If you are curious about Benjamin Franklin, read The Story of Benjamin Franklin. Shannon Anderson presents him as lighthearted and curious. She shares Benjamin Franklin’s love for books, for work, and for new ideas to solve problems.” —Judy Kanne, Jasper County Historian and Former Children’s Literature Professor at Saint Joseph’s College, Indiana
“As a Franklin College graduate, Shannon Anderson has the ideal background to introduce Benjamin Franklin to young readers. The Story of Benjamin Franklin follows the founding father from his early life in the colonies through his brilliant career as an inventor and his historic role in American independence, and ultimately to his emergence as a vocal abolitionist. Children will love this fascinating biography!”
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