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A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin

by David A. Adler
Alexandra Wallner
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Writer, printer, scientist, inventor, statesman, and youngest son in a family of seventeen children, Benjamin Franklin is considered one of our greatest Americans.
Supported by colorful illustrations, Adler's biography brings to life one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin.
Adler highlights Franklin's stunning accomplishments and his day-to-day life from his time as a young boy in Boston, Massachusetts through his role as the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Congress at the age of 81.
A lifelong book lover and printer, Franklin poularized famous sayings like "haste makes waste" and "early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise" in his annual Poor Richard's Almanack. An energetic inventor and public servant, he created the Franklin stove and bifocal glasses and established the first lending library and hospital in America.
Young readers looking for insight into one of America's greatest founders, will find inspiration while gaining understanding and appreciation of US colonial history.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Picture Book Biography

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 22, 2013

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780823430352
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.3
    • Lexile® Measure: 730
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      May 1, 1990
      Gr 2-4- -This entry in Adler's biography series gives a well-written, straightforward account of Franklin's life, taking readers through the important milestones and accomplishments. The Wallners' full-color, softly painted illustrations are well executed and add informative details to the text. None of Franklin's life is dealt with in detail but his work as an inventor, statesman, and printer are highlighted with interesting facts. Adler mentions only three of Franklin's four children, omitting the son born prior to his marriage to Deborah Read. However, the other information represents what is commonly regarded as fact concerning Franklin. Fritz' What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? (Coward, 1982) is considerably livelier, but is aimed at slightly older readers. Adler's book will provide an excellent resource for primary readers. -Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, IA

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 1990
      Franklin's ups and downs in business, his numerous inventions, and his career as a statesman are clearly described in this addition to the author's previous books on well-known Americans. Cheerful, lively illustrations.

      (Copyright 1990 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.3
  • Lexile® Measure:730
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:3

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