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I am Benjamin Franklin

by Brad Meltzer
Christopher Eliopoulos
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The 21st book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes tells the story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. who helped draft the Declaration of Independence while making important scientific contributions. 

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos.Driven by his curiosity from a young age, Benjamin Franklin's observations about the world led to key discoveries about electricity and other contributions that remain important today.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Included in each book are:    
  • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history  
  • Photos that bring the story more fully to life  
  • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable  
  • Childhood moments that influenced the hero  
  • Facts that make great conversation-starters
  • A virtue this person embodies: Benjamin Franklin's commitment to self-improvement is the highlight of this biography 
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

  • Creators

  • Series

    Ordinary People Change the World

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 13, 2020

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780525555926

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4
    • Lexile® Measure: 610
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      October 1, 2020

      K-Gr 3-This latest installment in the "Ordinary People Change the World" series covers the life of Benjamin Franklin. Using first-person narration, the text opens with a few anecdotes from Franklin's childhood in Boston before launching into the many accomplishments of his adult life, such as his printing career in Philadelphia, his kite and electricity experiment, and the subsequent invention of the lightning rod. Unexplained cameos of other electricity pioneers in the final spread-from Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison to Doc Brown and Marty McFly-suggest that the biography's focus is on Franklin's scientific achievements. The text also describes Franklin's role as a Founding Father; however, it completely ignores why George III was treating the colonies "unfairly." Franklin's attempts at self-improvement are also featured. One spread shows his chart of 13 virtues, and the final spread advises, "You don't have to be just one thing. But you do need to be a good person." Overall, this formulaic overview may work for some of the other books in this series, but this breezy biography attempts to include too many facets of Franklin's life without context or much detail. Back matter includes a time line, sources, and a further reading list. VERDICT An extra purchase where short biographies are popular.-Erica Ruscio, Ventress Memorial Lib., Marshfield, MA

      Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      October 15, 2020
      Grades 1-3 The two latest entries in the Ordinary People Change the World series (2 new titles) continue to deliver accessible history lessons through the charm of youthful comics. I Am Benjamin Franklin features a miniaturized, baby-faced version of the aged founding father, complete with gray locks, little specs, and brown coat. Addressing modern youngsters in the first-person, Franklin chronicles his own life, from childhood to the Declaration of Independence, focusing on the curiosity, tenacity, and other virtues that made him such a successful inventor, writer, and diplomat. An excellent series?with a particular standout in Anne Frank?perfect for beginning readers not quite ready for Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4
  • Lexile® Measure:610
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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