Benjamin Franklin: Writer, Inventor, Statesman

by Pamela Hill Nettleton, Jeffrey Joseph Yesh (Illustrator)

Since when do writers get their faces on dollar bills? Benjamin Franklin was never president. But he was famous for his writing. He even helped write the Declaration of Independence. Read more about his exciting life.

809 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Rebecca Caufman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear easy to read biography to a whole class with just the right amount of text on the page.

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

My students didn’t know anything about the life of Benjamin Franklin. They really liked this book.

[Brittany Messer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the book, "Benjamin Franklin: Writer, Inventor, Statesman" by Pamela Hill Nettleton. I really liked this book because Primary children could really grasp the historic facts that were presented. The facts were very basic and blunt but it was the best way to get the points across to the children. This book told the whole story of Ben Franklin from birth to death. I think children would be amazed that people a hundred years before them had nothing that they have now. It would open the eyes of Primary children to realize that the world is evolving each and every day. They may not fully understand the scientific concepts behind electricity or a printer press but this book will get the children's minds thinking about what the world was like for people long ago. The illustrations were amazing. They really helped the text come alive. It painted a very nice and elborate picture for the children.

[Kaye · Rating 3 out of 5]

Do research on a famous person and do a report which includes a timeline or use the writing prompt, Image what he would say if he visited us today.