Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an a

Illustrations and simple text provide young readers with a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of inventor and patriot Benjamin Franklin.

"Find out more about the real Benjamin Franklin in this fun and exciting illustrated biography!"--Page 4 of cover.

Franklin's Autobiography has received widespread praise, both for its historical value as a record of an important early American and for its literary style. Th