Benjamin Franklin, founding father and inventor
by Leila Merrell Foster
Historical American Biographies
Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the remarkable journey of Benjamin Franklin, a brilliant inventor and key figure in America's fight for independence. From his groundbreaking experiments with electricity to his clever writings and diplomatic efforts, his story is full of curiosity and courage. Young readers will be inspired by how one man's ideas helped shape a nation.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalBiographyScience & NatureAdventure
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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
- 0894907840
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishers
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 18,754
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Juvenile literature.Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.Statesmen -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Inventors -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Scientists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Printers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Statesmen.Printers.Scientists.