Ben Franklin and His First Kite: Childhood Famous Americans (Ready-to-Read Level 2)

By Stephen Krensky

Book Overview

Learn all about the childhood of one of America's founding fathers in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read

Ten-year-old Ben Franklin finds working in his father's candle shop boring--he'd much rather be doing experiments. He can't wait to try out his latest idea. With nothing but a simple kite, can Ben get across the pond--without swimming a single stroke?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689849842
• ISBN13: 9780689849848
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 4.5" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

For kids

I found the book very good for younger kids. It is a good introduction to Ben Franklin for those who know little about his life as a young man. Easy to read and is a level 2.