# I Am Benjamin Franklin - Hardcover

by **Brad Meltzer** (Author), **Christopher Eliopoulos** (Illustrator)

**The 21st book in the _New York Times_ bestselling series of biographies about heroes 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. (Cover may vary)**

This friendly, fun 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 and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos.Driven by his curiosity from a young age, Benjamin Franklin's observations about the world led to key discoveries about electricity and other contributions that remain important today.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show _Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum._ One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.

Included in each book are:  
\- **A timeline** of key events in the hero's history  
\- **Photos** that bring the story more fully to life  
\- **Comic-book-style illustrations** that are irresistibly adorable  
\- **Childhood moments** that influenced the hero  
\- **Facts** that make great conversation-starters  
\- **A virtue this person embodies:** Benjamin Franklin's commitment to self-improvement is the highlight of this biography

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

### Author Biography

Brad Meltzer is the _New York Times_ bestselling author of _Heroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter_, and a number of suspense novels like _The Lightning Rod_. He is also the host of the History Channel television shows _Brad Meltzer's Decoded_ and _Brad Meltzer's Lost History_ (in which he helped find the missing 9/11 flag). He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children.

Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career at Marvel Comics, and has worked on thousands of comics, including his own _Cow Boy_ and _Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius_. He is the author and illustrator of the picture books _The Yawns Are Coming!_ and _The Giggles Are Coming!_ and the graphic novels _Cosmic Commandos_ and _Monster Mayhem._ He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their college-graduate twin sons (who also make an appearance in each Ordinary People Change the World book).

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 7.7 x 7.8 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 13, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** I Am Benjamin Franklin

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 4

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 16.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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