It's Up to You, Ben Franklin
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Authors: |
Hirschfeld, Leila & Hirschfeld, Tom |
Publisher: |
Random House Children's Books |
BISAC/Subject: |
JNF028000, JNF007020, JNF025190 |
ISBN: |
9780553509519, Related ISBNs: 0553509497, 0553509500, 0553509519, 9780553509496, 9780553509502 |
Classification: |
Non-Fiction |
Number of pages: |
288, |
Audience: |
Children/juvenile |
Synopsis: History meets humor in this interactive Benjamin Franklin biography. Laugh and learn as this American hero makes the toughest choices of his life. Perfect for readers of Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
You're Benjamin Franklin: inventor, humorist, diplomat-spy, and Founding Father. To rise from humble beginnings and become an American hero, you have to weigh the facts, trust your gut, and make tough choices that will forge America's destiny. No pressure!
In this tongue-in-cheek biography, father-daughter team Tom and Leila Hirschfeld explore eleven critical decisions that shaped Ben's incredible life. With over 100 pieces of archival and original art, fun facts, historical trivia, sidebars, and more, follow Ben's footsteps through the smart calls and near misses that launched his career and helped unite the United States!
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