A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin

I like to use this wonderful little book as a supplemental when teaching early American History to the young ones. No book can cover it all and there are plenty out there that cover Revolutionary America during this era. After the children get an overall view of what is happening (other books and lecture), it is rather nice to have this little book, and others like it, to show that these great men were actually human and led lives much like the rest of us. For children to grow up understanding and appreciating our history, I feel this is quite important. This book helps a lot. Highly recommend this one. The illustration are quite good, the text is very readable and not at all boring.

My children found this book to be interesting and informative about the life and lifestyle of Ben Franklin but a little lacking in the details of why he is important historically (Declaration of Independence, founding father, etc.). It is a small complaint perhaps, but the books in these series seem to focus on the personalities and idiosyncracies of the characters to the detriment of their accomplishments historically.

1) It is a book about Benjamin Franklin growing up in life. 2) I think it is a good american revolution book. 3) it dosn't have a story element in it. 4) I gave it five stars because i passed the test with a 100%. Plus it was easy and good.

We read this book in our homeschool history class. It's great for colonial unit study. Even mom learned a few new things about Ben Franklin! How cool is that!

These picture book biographies are great for lower elementary students. Big colorful pictures and packed with information. Great for colonial unit study.