Benjamin Franklin
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1939 · Est. 3 hour read

Benjamin Franklin

By Augusta Stevenson

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series

Discover young Benjamin Franklin's journey from printer to founding father.

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192 pages· 23,103 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Meet young Benjamin Franklin, a curious printer in Philadelphia, whose ambitions and ingenuity set him on a path to become a renowned author, diplomat, and inventor. How will his early experiences shape the future of a nation? Dive into his inspiring story and witness the making of a founding father.

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One of the most popular series ever published for young American’s, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies - easily read by children of eight and up - today’s youngster is swept into history.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
23,103
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about homeschoolingBooks about politicsBooks about childhood
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The series

The Childhood of Famous Americans series

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
809
Publication
Published
October 31, 1986
First published
January 1, 1939
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780020419204

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