num_pages: 80
description: Young Benjamin Franklin could do almost anything. At the age of 12, he worked at a print shop. By 15, he had started writing in his brother’s newspaper. His funny writing and clever advice became famous all over the colonies. Ben invented the lightning rod, a new kind of stove, and many other things that improved people’s lives. When the colonies rebelled against England, Ben helped write the Declaration of Independence and the new Constitution. One of the most respected men of his time, Benjamin Franklin remains a role model for Americans to this day.
language: English
title: Meet Benjamin Franklin
titlecomplete: Meet Benjamin Franklin
characters: Benjamin Franklin
genres: History, American History, Biography, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 42
series: Step-Up Books
publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers