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I am Benjamin Franklin

Tells the story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. who helped draft the Declaration of Independence while making important scientific contributions. -- adapted from Amazon.com

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Main Author:	Meltzer, Brad (Author)
Other Authors:	Eliopoulos, Chris (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2020]
Series:	Ordinary people change the world.
Subjects:	Franklin, Benjamin, > 1706-1790 > Juvenile nonfiction. Statesmen > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction. Inventors > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction. Scientists > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction. Printers > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction. Biographies > Juvenile. Picture books.
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Summary:	Tells the story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. who helped draft the Declaration of Independence while making important scientific contributions. -- adapted from Amazon.com This engaging biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Benjamin Franklin, whose contributions to science, politics, and writing have made a lasting mark on American history and the world.
Physical Description:	40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographic references.
ISBN:	9780525555919 0525555919
Author Notes:	Brad Meltzer was born on April 1, 1970 and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. His first published title was called The Tenth Justice. His other works include Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Book of Fate, The Zero Game, The Inner Circle and The Fifth Assassin. He is the Eisner Award-winning author of the critically acclaimed comic book, Justice League of America. He also wrote the non-fiction books, Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter. He has written speeches for former President Clinton's National Service Program and played himself as an extra in Woody Allen's film, Celebrity. In 2013, his title History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time. In 2014 his titles, I Am Abraham Lincoln, I Am Amelia Earhart and I am Rosa Parks made The New York Times Best Seller List. In 2016, Meltzer's title's The House of Secrets, I Am George Washington, and I Am Jane Goodall made the New York Times Bestseller list. (Bowker Author Biography)