Cover of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

The Man Behind the Lightning Rod

by Nancy Dickmann

Little Inventor; Smithsonian Little Explorer

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the exciting life of Benjamin Franklin, a brilliant inventor and one of America's founding fathers. From creating the lightning rod to dreaming up clever inventions, his story sparks curiosity and wonder. Bright pictures and fun facts bring history to life for young readers.

Representation & Themes

United StatesHistoryScience & NatureBiography

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9781977114105
Pages
32
Publisher
Pebble
Published
2020
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,344

Genres

History

Subjects

United states, historyInventions, juvenile literatureInventions