Product Description

Ten-year-old Ben Franklin finds working in his father's candle shop boring -- he'd much rather be doing experiments. He can't wait to try out his latest idea. With nothing but a simple kite, can Ben get across the pond -- without swimming a single stroke?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #234485 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780689849848
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 1-3-Krensky's text about Franklin's first experiment with a kite is well written and conveys a number of known facts about the man. Throughout the easy-to-read story, Franklin has conversations with his friends and parents, and his observations are well described. Dodson's watercolor illustrations nicely portray details of the period. The children are skillfully drawn, and the action is well expressed in the art. This is a good addition to any collection for beginning readers.
Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Customer Reviews

For kids
I found the book very good for younger kids. It is a good introduction to Ben Franklin for those who know little about his life as a young man. Easy to read and is a level 2.

Great story for kids
This is a great short story that entertains & teaches the kids. You get familiar with an historical figure, learn a little physics (wind blowing kite blowing Ben across the pond) and watch ingenuity at work as a child! The kids love it because it's a real (or semi-real) story.