"Benjamin Franklin" by Jeanne Clidas explores the remarkable life of one of America's founding fathers. The book delves into Franklin's multifaceted roles as a statesman, inventor, scientist, and writer. It examines his contributions to the American Revolution and his pioneering ideas that shaped the nation, illustrating his wit, wisdom, and relentless pursuit of knowledge. Through engaging anecdotes and historical context, Clidas paints a vivid portrait of Franklin's character, highlighting his impact on society and enduring legacy. The narrative invites readers to appreciate the complexities of Franklin's life and the principles that guided his visionary endeavors. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Rookie Biographies .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by C. Press/F. Watts Trade .

Author Wil Mara (New Jersey, USA) is an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction for children. His DK books include "DK Life Stories: Albert Einstein" and the DK Reader, "The Story of Civil Rights". He has written extensively for Scholastic, including more than 50 titles in their Rookie Biographies and Rookie Read-About series. Our authors are supported by a group of solid educational, literacy, and subject consultants in the UK, the US, and globally via our Children's Advisory Panel. We have established this panel to inform our publishing on this series and across our children's list.