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With engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, this is the ideal book for curious young people with an interest in history. Christine Platt has a gift for making complex stories accessible, entertaining, and understandable without dumbing down or sanitizing history, and her thoughtful prompts encourage age-appropriate discussion about challenging topics. Children and adults alike will come away from this book with deeper knowledge about one of our founders and a thirst for more high-quality books like this one! --Shannon Hourigan, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist and Parent The Story of Thomas Jefferson tells young people of a time and place of which they may have already heard. L. Trusiani, however, offers a more honest, accurate rendering than most other texts. The book's dedication to truth reflects the commitment it makes to educating youth about one of our country's most influential founding fathers. With a complete and clear glossary, a fun comprehension review quiz, and thought-provoking 'think tank/ ideas, engaged readers will soak up this book and finally be told the whole story. Jennifer Meserve, First Grade Teacher As a Franklin College graduate, Shannon Anderson has the ideal background to introduce Benjamin Franklin to young readers. The Story of Benjamin Franklin follows the founding father from his early life in the colonies through his brilliant career as an inventor and his historic role in American independence, and ultimately to his emergence as a vocal abolitionist. Children will love this fascinating biography! Kerry N. Prather, President, Franklin College

"""The Story of Thomas Jefferson tells young people of a time and place of which they may have already heard. L. Trusiani, however, offers a more honest, accurate rendering than most other texts. The book's dedication to truth reflects the commitment it makes to educating youth about one of our country's most influential founding fathers. With a complete and clear glossary, a fun comprehension review quiz, and thought-provoking 'think tank/ ideas, engaged readers will soak up this book and finally be told the whole story."" ?Jennifer Meserve, First Grade Teacher ""As a Franklin College graduate, Shannon Anderson has the ideal background to introduce Benjamin Franklin to young readers. The Story of Benjamin Franklin follows the founding father from his early life in the colonies through his brilliant career as an inventor and his historic role in American independence, and ultimately to his emergence as a vocal abolitionist. Children will love this fascinating biography!"" ?Kerry N. Prather, President, Franklin College ""With engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, this is the ideal book for curious young people with an interest in history. Christine Platt has a gift for making complex stories accessible, entertaining, and understandable without dumbing down or sanitizing history, and her thoughtful prompts encourage age-appropriate discussion about challenging topics. Children and adults alike will come away from this book with deeper knowledge about one of our founders and a thirst for more high-quality books like this one!"" --Shannon Hourigan, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist and Parent"

"""The Story of Thomas Jefferson tells young people of a time and place of which they may have already heard. L. Trusiani, however, offers a more honest, accurate rendering than most other texts. The book's dedication to truth reflects the commitment it makes to educating youth about one of our country's most influential founding fathers. With a complete and clear glossary, a fun comprehension review quiz, and thought-provoking 'think tank/ ideas, engaged readers will soak up this book and finally be told the whole story."" --Jennifer Meserve, First Grade Teacher ""As a Franklin College graduate, Shannon Anderson has the ideal background to introduce Benjamin Franklin to young readers. The Story of Benjamin Franklin follows the founding father from his early life in the colonies through his brilliant career as an inventor and his historic role in American independence, and ultimately to his emergence as a vocal abolitionist. Children will love this fascinating biography!"" --Kerry N. Prather, President, Franklin College ""With engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, this is the ideal book for curious young people with an interest in history. Christine Platt has a gift for making complex stories accessible, entertaining, and understandable without dumbing down or sanitizing history, and her thoughtful prompts encourage age-appropriate discussion about challenging topics. Children and adults alike will come away from this book with deeper knowledge about one of our founders and a thirst for more high-quality books like this one!"" --Shannon Hourigan, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist and Parent"

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