Benjamin Franklin's Revolutionary Path in 7 Steps Hardcover-image
Benjamin Franklin's Revolutionary Path in 7 Steps Hardcover-image
Benjamin Franklin's Revolutionary Path in 7 Steps Hardcover-image

Benjamin Franklin's Revolutionary Path in 7 Steps Hardcover

$ 5.81

Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Political, General, History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, People & Places / United States / General Item Weight: 13.4 Oz Genre: Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction Synopsis: How did Ben Franklin become an outspoken leader of the American Revolution? Learn all about it in seven (not-so-easy) steps in this humorous, accessible middle-grade chapter book that focuses on Ben's political awakening. Famous founding father Benjamin Franklin was a proud subject of the British Empire--until he wasn't. It took nearly seventy years and seven not-so-easy steps to turn Benjamin Franklin from a loyal British subject to a British traitor--and a fired-up American revolutionary. In this light, whimsical narrative, young readers learn how Franklin came to be a rebel, beginning with his childhood lesson in street smarts when he buys a whistle at an inflated price. Franklin is a defiant boy who runs away from his apprenticeship, and while he becomes a deep thinker, a brilliant scientist, and a persuasive writer when he grows up, he never loses that spark. As a community leader who tries his best to promote peace and unity both between the colonies and with Great Britain, he becomes more and more convinced that independence for the American colonies is the way forward. Illustrated throughout with art by noted New Yorker cartoonist and illustrator John O'Brien and sprinkled with quotations from Franklin, this unfamiliar story of a familiar figure in American history will surprise and delight young readers., How did Ben Franklin become an outspoken leader of the American Revolution? Learn all about it in seven (not-so-easy) steps in this humorous, accessible middle-grade chapter book that focuses on Ben's political awakening. Famous founding father Benjamin Franklin was a proud subject of the British Empire-until he wasn't. It took nearly seventy years and seven not-so-easy steps to turn Benjamin Franklin from a loyal British subject to a British traitor-and a fired-up American revolutionary. In this light, whimsical narrative, young readers learn how Franklin came to be a rebel, beginning with his childhood lesson in street smarts when he buys a whistle at an inflated price. Franklin is a defiant boy who runs away from his apprenticeship, and while he becomes a deep thinker, a brilliant scientist, and a persuasive writer when he grows up, he never loses that spark. As a community leader who tries his best to promote peace and unity both between the colonies and with Great Britain, he becomes more and more convinced that independence for the American colonies is the way forward. Illustrated throughout with art by noted New Yorker cartoonist and illustrator John O'Brien and sprinkled with quotations from Franklin, this unfamiliar story of a familiar figure in American history will surprise and delight young readers. Number of Pages: 96 Pages ISBN-13: 9781635923315 Item Length: 9.3 in Item Height: 0.5 in Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Reviews: "Gretchen Woelfle's delightful book weaves a tapestry of wisdom from Benjamin Franklin's extraordinary and multifaceted life, a life that prepared him for his ultimate challenge as the revolutionary leader and Founding Father. Her seven steps are a roadmap for young readers to build the 'milestones' in their own lives for a successful future, maybe even a revolutionary one." -- Mark Barbour, executive director and curator, International Printing Museum Item Width: 6.3 in Publisher: Highlights Press, C/O Highlights for Children, Inc. Publication Year: 2023 brand: Highlights Press, C/O Highlights for Children, Inc. Language: English Author: Gretchen Woelfle Grade From: Fourth Grade Format: Hardcover Book Title: How Benjamin Franklin Became a Revolutionary in Seven (Not-So-Easy) Steps ISBN-10: 163592331X gtin13: 9781635923315 Grade To: Seventh Grade

Description

  1. Wow, this book is a total game-changer! It makes history feel so alive and relatable, showing Franklin's incredible journey in a way that's both fun and deeply inspiring. A must-read for anyone curious about the real people behind the revolution.

    kalyan teja4

Related products