Electric Ben
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$1673
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012 · Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud

Electric Ben

Written by Robert Byrd

Discover Benjamin Franklin's genius through vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts.

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40 pages· 12,002 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud· NC1050L
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the life of Benjamin Franklin, America's first celebrity, through Robert Byrd's vivid illustrations and engaging text. From crafting the Constitution to inventing bifocals, Franklin's diverse achievements come alive. This book pulses with intriguing facts and quotes, offering a captivating tribute to a brilliant mind. What secrets of innovation and wisdom will you uncover in Franklin's extraordinary journey?

From the publisher

A true Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin was the first American celebrity. In pictures and text, master artist Robert Byrd documents Franklin’s numerous and diverse accomplishments, from framing the Constitution to creating bifocals. The witty, wise, and endlessly curious Franklin is the perfect subject for Byrd’s lively style and vibrant art. The pages pulse with facts, quotes, and captions, while the inventive design and intricately detailed illustrations make a striking tribute to the brilliant American.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2013)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2013)Golden Kite Honor (2013)Orbis Pictus Honor (2013)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
12,002
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC1050L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.7
F&P level
~Y
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
154343
Publication
Published
September 13, 2012
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780803737495
LCCN
2011050493

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