Benjamin Franklin: A Man With Many Jobs (Rookie Biographies) [Paperback]

Carol Greene (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1989 | Series: Rookie Biographies

Traces the life and accomplishments of the printer, philosopher, scientist, inventor, and statesman.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This volume in the Rookie Biography series seems aimed at the same children who have recently become acquainted with I Can Read books. It's a purely utilitarian book; although it is neither particularly attractive nor written in lively language, it contains all the elements that teachers most often demand when assigning children book reports on biographies: a table of contents, a useful time line of Franklin's life and a helpful index. All the major highlights of Franklin's life are mentioned in these pages: the writing of Poor Richard's Almanack , early electrical experiments, his pre-revolutionary diplomacy in England, up to his work on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The illustrations are also utilitarian, with black-and-white photos and engravings, and full-color paintings on every other page. Ages 6-9.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-- Surprisingly, this title succeeds in portraying to the young the very essence of Benjamin Franklin. Young readers will appreciate the accomplishments and failures of this great man and will understand why this man of spirit is considered one of the foremost citizens of history. They will be encouraged to seek out other biographies of greater depth, such as James Daugherty's Poor Richard (Viking, 1948; o.p.). The black-and-white illustrations and color reproductions add quality and interest to the story. With five short chapters, a time line, and an index, this book will be an informative reading experience for beginning readers .
-Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Va.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Childrens Pr (March 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516442023
• ISBN-13: 978-0516442020
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,337,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With a special touch!, April 6, 2002

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Brigitte Catlin (Hamilton, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Benjamin Franklin: A Man With Many Jobs (Rookie Biographies) (Paperback)

I am a 3. grade teacher and when I was reading this book to my class, they all were fascinated by it. Benjamin Franklin was no longer a "stranger", he became alive with this book - he became somebody you know and understand a little bit better with every page. The illustrations are great and brought up many questions from my students.