The life of Ben Franklin

Maria Nelson

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The life of Ben Franklin

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maria Nelson

Famous Lives (Gareth Stevens); Gareth Stevens Leveled Reader

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd 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 journey of Ben Franklin, a clever inventor and important leader who helped shape America. Young readers will enjoy colorful pictures and a simple timeline that bring his amazing discoveries and adventures to life. Perfect for curious kids ready to learn about history's great thinkers!

Themes

InventorsScientistsBiographyHistorical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

26 pages
307 words
2m read-aloud
ISBN
9781433963452
Pages
26
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published
2012
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
307
Read-Aloud
~2 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

InventorsPrintersScientistsStatesmenFranklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790FranklinBenjamin1706-1790

People

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Places

United States