Synopses & Reviews
A dazzling picture-book biography of a fascinating Founding Father
A true Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin was the first American celebrity. In pictures and text, master artist Robert Byrd documents Franklin's numerous and diverse accomplishments, from framing the Constitution to creating bifocals. The witty, wise, and endlessly curious Franklin is the perfect subject for Byrd's lively style and vibrant art. The pages pulse with facts, quotes, and captions, while the inventive design and intricately detailed illustrations make a striking tribute to the brilliant American.
Review
Now a
Kirkus Reviews Best Childrens Book of 2012 and a 2012 Horn Fanfare Book!
"A beautifully realized labor of love and affection brings to life one of our brightest founding fathers." - Kirkus Book Reviews, starred review
"With a jacket showing Benjamin Franklin as a cross between a mad scientist and a superhero standing amid wild lightning bolts and surrounded by all manner of electrical devices, this book shimmers with excitement, begging to be read." - The Horn Book, starred review
"It's a fascinating and comprehensive portrait, and an asset for student research." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Large in format and ambitious in scope, this appealingly designed book spotlights Benjamin Franklin and
his times." - Booklist, starred review
“a true standout…bright, witty, informative and cleverly organized as the man himself.” - The New York Times
Review
Now a
Kirkus Reviews Best Childrens Book of 2012!
"A beautifully realized labor of love and affection brings to life one of our brightest founding fathers." - Kirkus Book Reviews, starred review
"With a jacket showing Benjamin Franklin as a cross between a mad scientist and a superhero standing amid wild lightning bolts and surrounded by all manner of electrical devices, this book shimmers with excitement, begging to be read." - The Horn Book, starred review
"It's a fascinating and comprehensive portrait, and an asset for student research." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Large in format and ambitious in scope, this appealingly designed book spotlights Benjamin Franklin and
his times." - Booklist, starred review
“a true standout…bright, witty, informative and cleverly organized as the man himself.” - The New York Times
Review
Now a Kirkus Reviews Best Childrens Book of 2012, a 2012 Horn Fanfare Book, and a 2012 Robert F. Sibert Honor book!
"A beautifully realized labor of love and affection brings to life one of our brightest founding fathers." - Kirkus Book Reviews, starred review
"...this book shimmers with excitement, begging to be read." - The Horn Book, starred review
"It's a fascinating and comprehensive portrait, and an asset for student research." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Large in format and ambitious in scope, this appealingly designed book spotlights Benjamin Franklin and
his times." - Booklist, starred review
"Author/illustrator Robert Byrd presents highlights of the long and varied life of one of Americas most famous citizens in this picture book biography." - Library Media Connection, starred review
“a true standout…bright, witty, informative and cleverly organized as the man himself.” - The New York Times
Review
"A beautifully realized labor of love and affection brings to life one of our brightest founding fathers." -
Kirkus Book Reviews, starred review
"...this book shimmers with excitement, begging to be read." - The Horn Book, starred review
"It's a fascinating and comprehensive portrait, and an asset for student research." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Large in format and ambitious in scope, this appealingly designed book spotlights Benjamin Franklin and
his times." - Booklist, starred review
"Author/illustrator Robert Byrd presents highlights of the long and varied life of one of Americas most famous citizens in this picture book biography." - Library Media Connection, starred review
“a true standout…bright, witty, informative and cleverly organized as the man himself.” - The New York Times
Now a Kirkus Reviews Best Childrens Book of 2012, a 2012 Horn Fanfare Book, and a 2012 Robert F. Sibert Honor book!
Synopsis
Take a close-up look at Benjamin Franklin, a jack-of-all-trades who served his country well. Interviews with experts and lively writing deliver the accurate reporting you expect from TIME For Kids®. Historical reproductions and contemporary photographs capture the life of this ingenious man and show how he made life better and safer for Americans today.
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