The Story of Benjamin Franklin: Amazing American (Dell Yearling Biography) [Paperback]

Margaret Davidson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Dell Yearling Biography

Ben Franklin was an amasing American because he  was:



* a printer and businessman  who created Poor Richard's  Almanac



* the inventor of the lightining rod and the  Franklin stove



* a community leader  who started the first public library in  America



* a statesman who helped to gain our  country's freedom from British



These are  only a few ways in which Ben was amazing. This  book tells you much more about him.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Ben Franklin was an amasing American because he was:

* a printer and businessman who created Poor Richard's Almanac

* the inventor of the lightining rod and the Franklin stove

* a community leader who started the first public library in America

* a statesman who helped to gain our country's freedom from British

These are only a few ways in which Ben was amazing. This book tells you much more about him.

From the Inside Flap

Ben Franklin was an amasing American because he  was:



* a printer and businessman  who created Poor Richard's  Almanac



* the inventor of the lightining rod and the  Franklin stove



* a community leader  who started the first public library in  America



* a statesman who helped to gain our  country's freedom from British



These are  only a few ways in which Ben was amazing. This  book tells you much more about him.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (February 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044040021X
• ISBN-13: 978-0440400219
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.2 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #625,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #93 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( F ) > Franklin, Benjamin

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Benjamin Franklin Amazing American, May 10, 2000

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Donna Edwards (St. George, Utah United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Story of Benjamin Franlin (Famous Lives (Gareth Stevens)) (Library Binding)

This is a book of high interest to my 5th and 6th grade students. Benjamin Franklin came alive on the pages of this book, and even inspired one young man to do further research into the life of this truly amazing American. The language is simple and straight forward making comprehenshion possible even for my students who are struggling with a very limited knowledge of the English language. I believe that this book is not only appropriate for children, but also an enjoyable reading experience for adults that are reading along with their children, or adults who are building their own reading skills. It never "talks down" to the reader. The world is hungry for heroes, and leaders who live and teach old-fashioned virtues. This book meets this need in an entertaining way.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of Benjamin Franklin Amazing American, April 24, 2000

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Donna Edwards - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of Benjamin Franklin: Amazing American (Dell Yearling Biography) (Paperback)

This book has been very informative for both my 6th grade and my college-aged ESL students. It brings to life one of the most inventive and creative personalities in American history. He is presented in a very positive way, making him a role model that can be an example to younger and older people alike. This book is written in language that is easily understood by young or foreign readers. While it uses vocabulary that stretches the limits of a young person's ability, it also gives explantion for difficult passages. It gives thoughtful insight into American history preceding the Revolutionary War and the reasons for the War.

5.0 out of 5 stars adult literacy students, July 2, 2008

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Truth Seeker (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Story of Benjamin Franklin: Amazing American (Dell Yearling Biography) (Paperback)

I teach reading to inner city adults. This book is popular among Latino immigrants who have passed through ESL and are working on reading in English. It has a low reading level but is not "childish", an excellent introduction to this "amazing" person in American history.