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Who Was Ben Franklin? by Dennis Brindell Fradin

Who Was Ben Franklin?

Dennis Brindell Fradin

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · February 18, 2002

A Biography pick for readers exploring Who Was Ben Franklin?.

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Who it’s for
A lively portrait of Franklin’s varied talents, with room for humor and honesty.
Themes
Science and discovery, Invention, Benjamin Franklin's life
Genres
Colonial & Revolutionary U.S., Historical Biographies for Kids, Science & Tech Biographies for Kids

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About this book

Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.

Many Sides of Ben

A lively portrait of Franklin’s varied talents, with room for humor and honesty.

Come here for

  • One life spanning science, invention, statesmanship, printing, and writing
  • A familiar historical figure with more than one kind of talent

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  • A true story described as sad, funny, and honest

Where it sits

Science & Tech Biographies for Kids71%
Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.32%
Historical Biographies for Kids31%

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Publisher categories

  • Political Biographies for Kids
  • Science & Tech Biographies for Kids
  • Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
Authors
Dennis Brindell Fradin
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
February 18, 2002
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Science and discovery · Invention · Benjamin Franklin's life
Reading lane
Political Biographies for Kids