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Ben Franklin Thinks Big
By (Author) Sheila Keenan
Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
22nd October 2018
United States
Children
Non Fiction
B
Paperback
32
Width 154mm, Height 232mm, Spine 5mm
75g
The life of Ben Franklin, a key leader in the founding of the United States, is introduced in this early reader biography.
Ben Franklin was a famous inventor, statesman, and writer who helped the thirteen colonies become the United States. From inventing the lightning rod to helping write the Declaration of Independence, his big ideas had a lasting impact on American history.
Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Ben Franklins life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes bonus materials, complete with a timeline and historical illustrations, including Franklins electrical machine invention and his leaf print money that couldnt be counterfeited.
Ben Franklin Thinks Big is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
Nicely composed and beautifully lit, Mazali's illustrations are infused with warmth and life. An attractive introduction to Franklin for young readers. -- Booklist
Gustavo Mazali has been drawing since he was a little boy. Now he illustrates comics and children's books. He lives in Buenos Aires.