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Benjamin Franklin (Giants of Science) Paperback – Illustrated, August 7, 2014

by Kathleen Krull (Author), Boris Kulikov (Illustrator)
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The electrifying biography of innovative scientist Benjamin Franklin is the perfect addition to this outstanding series!
Benjamin Franklin is a famous colonial inventor and multitasker who may be best remembered as one of America’s Founding Fathers. But he was also a “natural philosopher” (the term for scientists back in the 1700s), whose experiments led to important discoveries about the nature of electricity—including his famous demonstration that electricity and lightning were one and the same. In a fantastic addition to the much-lauded Giants of Science series, this biography sheds new light on the man who considered science his true calling in life.


Praise for the Giants of Science series:

“With an inviting, conversational narrative, this series launches with an impressive start.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review of Leonardo da Vinci
 
“The second title in Krull’s Giants of Science series meets, and perhaps even exceeds, expectations set by the debut, Leonardo da Vinci. Krull and Newton are a match made in heaven….” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review of Isaac Newton
 
“ Another standout in a uniformly stellar series.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Albert Einstein

“An illuminating, humanizing portrait”—Booklist, starred review of Charles Darwin

“Krull presents another top-notch scientific biography in the outstanding Giants of Science series.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Marie Curie
 
“Krull lives up to the promise of the first two entries in her Giants of Science series with this lucid and thoughtful examination of Freud’s life, work, and legacy.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Sigmund Freud
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Part of series
    Giants of Science
  3. Print length
    128 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    1140L
  7. Dimensions
    0.4 x 5 x 7.7 inches
  8. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  9. Publication date
    August 7, 2014
  10. ISBN-10
    014751178X
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0147511782
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Kathleen Krull, the noted social historian, lives in San Diego, California.

Boris Kulikov, the illustrator of this series, lives in New York City.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Reprint edition (August 7, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 014751178X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0147511782
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1140L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.4 x 5 x 7.7 inches
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  1. Kathleen Krull

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    KATHLEEN KRULL is well known for her innovative, award-winning nonfiction for young readers, which includes the successful Lives of... series. Kathleen Krull lives in San Diego, CA. Visit her at www.kathleenkrull.com AND http://facebook.com/kathleen.krull

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    Boris Kulikov was born in Russia. He immigrated in USA in 1997.

    After changing some odd jobs like an electrician, he started to illustrate for The New York Times Book Review. In 2003 came out his first picture book Morris The Artist by Lore Segal. Since then Boris has illustrated many critically acclaimed books including Max's Words, Sandy's Circus, Barnum's Bones, etc. His book Six Dots by Jen Bryant received 2017 Schneider Family Book Award.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book for kids.
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This was a great buy for a ten year old. He had requested it, and I was happy to buy it for him. Very pleased with quality.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
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Interesting read about American inventor & statesman.
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Interesting kids book. I used some of the info for my speech on Ben. It helped!!
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Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Franklin astonishes
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2013
In the latest installment in her award winning Giants of Science series, Krull presents a vibrant portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Moving beyond the quaint image of him flying a kite in the rain, Krull focuses on his astonishing scientific career. Amazingly innovative, jaw-droppingly philanthropic and determined to be useful, Franklin transformed his city, his country and the world. Krull lays out his accomplishments, framing them within his historical context, pointing out how his scientific fame enhanced his political effectiveness. Quirky pen and ink illustrations accentuate Franklin’s iconoclastic nature. Franklin emerges, not without flaws, but fully human, determinately accomplished, curious and thoughtfully rational. Sources, related websites and an index are included. Pair with Freedman’s Becoming Ben Franklin (Holiday House, 2013) for a complete portrait of the remarkable man.
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