Who Was Ben Franklin?

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 02/18/2002
ISBN: 9780448424958
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.20h x 5.68w x 0.28d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2001 pg. 1758
Booklist 03/01/2002 pg. 1132
School Library Journal 03/01/2002 pg. 212
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 463 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 463 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 57659 / Who Was Ben Franklin?
Reading Level: 4.4 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1