The life of Ben Franklin, a key leader in the founding of the United States, is introduced in this early reader biography.

Ben Franklin was a famous inventor, statesman, and writer who helped the thirteen colonies become the United States. From inventing the lightning rod to helping write the Declaration of Independence, his big ideas had a lasting impact on American history.

Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Ben Franklin's life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes bonus materials, complete with a timeline and historical illustrations, including Franklin's electrical machine invention and his leaf print money that couldn't be counterfeited.

Ben Franklin Thinks Big is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

This book is part of a book series called I Can Read-Level 2 .

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Gustavo Mazali has been drawing since he was a little boy. Now he illustrates comics and children's books. He lives in Buenos Aires. Sheila Keenan is the author of many nonfiction books, including GREETINGS FROM THE 50 STATES; ANIMALS IN THE HOUSE; O, SAY CAN YOU SEE?; GODS, GODDESSES, AND MONSTERS; and the SCHOLASTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES. She lives in New York City.