Benjamin Franklin: Writer, Inventor, Statesman (First Biographies)

Hill Nettleton, Pamela

ISBN 10: 1404801863 ISBN 13: 9781404801868

Publisher: Picture Window Books, 2003

Synopsis

A brief biography that highlights some of the achievements of one of the most famous men from the early years of the United States.

About this title

About the Author:

Jeff Yesh is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer whose award-winning work has been featured in multiple children's books. As a freelance artist, he splits his time illustrating both fiction and non-fiction works enjoyed by all ages, in addition to designing material for a wide variety of clients in the advertising and sports industries. Born and raised in Indiana, Jeff graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Based in Carmel, Indiana, Jeff enjoys being active outdoors and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Review:

Benjamin Franklin: Writer, Inventor, and Statesman is a picture book biography for young gifted readers written by Pamela Hill Nettleton. The illustrations by Jeff Yesh are colorful and highlight the fact that the French people loved Ben Franklin. Poems a --The Kaleidoscope: Gifted Child Bookshelf

These biographies are written in a kid-friendly, chatty style. All provide brief general information about the featured subject. The type is large, the sentences are easy to read, and the backgrounds uncluttered, making them good choices for beginning rea --School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Picture Window Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1404801863
• ISBN 13: 9781404801868
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Jeffrey Joseph Yesh