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Description
This is a brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who's curious about how things work or loves stories about people who figured out cool inventions, this is a great pick. Fritz tells Ben Franklin's story in a way that feels less like a textbook and more like getting to know a really clever, sometimes stubborn guy who just couldn't stop asking "what if?" The book covers his famous experiments (yes, the kite one), his newspaper work, and his role in founding America, but it does it with enough personality that it doesn't feel dry. Kids who like humor mixed with their history will appreciate how Franklin is portrayed as resourceful and even a little mischievous. Parents will like that it's educational without being preachy, though some of the science experiments might make you want to supervise the kite-flying. If your kid has already read "Who Was Ben Franklin?" and wants more, this is a nice next step with a similar vibe but a different writing style.