DescriptionWriter, printer, scientist, inventor, statesman, and youngest son in a family of seventeen children, Benjamin Franklin is considered one of our greatest Americans. Supported by colorful illustrations, Adlers biography brings to life one of Americas founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Adler highlights Franklins stunning accomplishments and his day-to-day life from his time as a young boy in Boston, Massachusetts through his role as the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Congress at the age of 81. A lifelong book lover and printer, Franklin poularized famous sayings like haste makes waste and early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise in his annual Poor Richards Almanack. An energetic inventor and public servant, he created the Franklin stove and bifocal glasses and established the first lending library and hospital in America. Young readers looking for insight into one of Americas greatest founders, will find inspiration while gaining understanding and appreciation of US colonial history.About the authorDavid A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, including biographies, math books, and Judaica. His strong interest in history and biography led to his bestselling Picture Book Biography series. He lives in New York State with his wife and family. John Wallner has illustrated dozens of books for children, including David A. Adlers Honest Abe Lincoln: Easy-to-Read Stories about Abraham Lincoln, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year. Alexandra Wallner has written and illustrated many biographies for children about remarkable people, including Lucy Maud Montgomery, Grandma Moses, Abigail Adams, and Beatrix Potter. She and her husband live in Mexico and often collaborate on their books. Alexandra Wallner has written and illustrated many biographies for children about remarkable people, including Lucy Maud Montgomery, Grandma Moses, Abigail Adams, and Beatrix Potter. She and her husband live in Mexico and often collaborate on their books.