I Am Benjamin Franklin: Ordinary People Change the World

A biographical picture book about Benjamin Franklin's life, emphasizing his curiosity, inventiveness, and determination. This 21st book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies explores how Franklin, a Founding Father of the U.S., helped draft the Declaration of Independence while making significant scientific contributions. The series, which inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, focuses on traits that made heroes great and includes timelines, photos, comic-book-style illustrations, and childhood moments that influenced the hero. Each book encourages children to dream big and highlights virtues like Franklin's commitment to self-improvement.