Benjamin Franklin's Revolutionary Path in 7 Steps Hardcover
$ 5.81
Publisher:
Highlights Press, C/O Highlights for Children, Inc.
Format:
Hardcover
Item Width:
6.3 in
ISBN-10:
163592331X
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
gtin13:
9781635923315
Language:
English
Grade To:
Seventh Grade
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.
Item Weight:
13.4 Oz
Author:
Gretchen Woelfle
Item Height:
0.5 in
Topic:
Biography & Autobiography / Political, General, History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, People & Places / United States / General
Book Title:
How Benjamin Franklin Became a Revolutionary in Seven (Not-So-Easy) Steps
Number of Pages:
96 Pages
Publication Year:
2023
Item Length:
9.3 in
ISBN-13:
9781635923315
Grade From:
Fourth Grade
brand:
Highlights Press, C/O Highlights for Children, Inc.
Intended Audience:
Juvenile Audience
Genre:
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
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.