Benjamin Franklin

Fascinate students with the life and times of Benjamin Franklin, the talented inventor, politician, and writer who contributed to the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. This enthralling nonfiction book breathes life into America's early years with primary source documents that offer an intimate glimpse of what life was like during Franklin's lifetime, from his early days as an apprentice to his many accomplishments.

Benjamin Franklin

• Builds literacy and subject content knowledge and explores history and other social studies topics
• Contains text features such as captions, headings, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary
• Aligns to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards and prepares students for college and career

| This fascinating book breathes life into history pages with primary source documents that profile the life of Benjamin Franklin, the talented inventor, politician, and writer who contributed to the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. | Wendy Conklin, M.A. Ed., is an award-winning author, editor, educational consultant, and teacher. She trains teachers in staff development workshops across the country, writes curriculum, and teaches diverse groups of children.