Who Was Ben Franklin?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2002 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Ben Franklin?

By Dennis Brindell Fradin, Who HQ, John O'Brien (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

The life of Benjamin Franklin, from his childhood to his role in the American Revolution.

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105 pages· 7,532 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Explore the life of Benjamin Franklin, a man of many talents who uncovered the secrets of electricity with a kite. From inventor to statesman, his story is filled with humor, sadness, and awe. What mysteries did this extraordinary figure unravel, and how did his discoveries shape the world? Dive into a tale where science meets magic, and history comes alive.

At a glance
Format
Pages
105
Words
7,532
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about inventionsBooks about scientistsBooks about Benjamin FranklinBooks about statesmen
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
February 18, 2002
First published
February 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448424958

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