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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 Franklin's life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes bonus materials, complete with a timeline and historical illustrations, including Franklin's electrical machine invention and his leaf print money that couldn't 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.



About the Author

Sheila Keenan

SHEILA KEENAN is an established author of fiction and nonfiction, including I SPY THE ILLUMINATI EYE: What's the Big Secret? ; the Eisner-nominated graphic novel, DOGS OF WAR; AS THE CROW FLIES, a picture book collaboration with her artist-husband Kevin Duggan; and O SAY CAN YOU SEE? America's Symbols, Landmarks, and Inspiring Words, among others. She also collaborated with David Macaulay on his HOW IT WORKS series of beginning readers:TOILET; JET: EYE: and CASTLE and is the author of biographies in the Harper I Can Read series: JOHN F. KENNEDY the BRAVE and BEN FRANKLIN THINKS BIG. She lives in New York City and you can visit her at www.sheilakeenan.com



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