Title: A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin
Author: Adler, David A.
Call Number: j973.3092 F854ad
Notes: This Picture Book Biography features full color illustrations by John and Alexandra Wallner of 14 chapters in Franklin's life. Each double-page spread is accompanied by a paragraph or more about what he did. For grades 2-4.

Title: The Amazing Mr. Franklin, Or, the Boy Who Read Everything
Author: Ashby, Ruth
Call Number: j973.3092 F854as
Notes: This biography primarily covers Franklin's life from his escape from Boston at age 17 to midlife. His struggles as well as successes are summarized. For grades 3-5.

Title: Benjamin Franklin: Inventor and Patriot
Author: Ford, Carin T.
Call Number: j973.3092 F854for
Notes: The author's 'just the facts' approach to this Franklin biography makes it perfect for assignments for young readers. Includes timeline and index. For grades 2-4.

Title: What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
Author: Fritz, Jean
Call Number: j973.3092 F854f
Notes: Margot Tomes' illustrations in color and, pen and ink highlight this delightful yet brief biography of the multifaceted Franklin by this award-winning author. For grades 4 and up.

Title: The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin
Author: Giblin, James
Call Number: j973.3092 F854gi
Notes: This comprehensive biography is complemented by Michael Dooling's glorious illustrations. Was an ALA Notable Book. For grades 4 and up.

Title: Qwerty Stevens, Stuck in Time With Benjamin Franklin
Author: Gutman, Dan (2002)
Call Number: jFiction
Notes: Seventh grader Qwerty Stevens accidentally transports Franklin into the 21st Century. How does Qwerty return him and prevent the Declaration of Independence from being hijacked? For grades 4 and up.

Title: Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos, Lately Discovered, Edited and Illustrated by Robert Lawson
Author: Lawson, Robert
Publisher: Little, Brown (1939)
Call Number: jFiction
Notes: Amos, the former church mouse, describes to the narrator (the only person to have won both the Caldecott and Newbery Medals) how he gave Ben his ideas and inventions. Amos even helps Jefferson come up with the start of a famous document. A One Book One Philadelphia selection for 2006. For grades 4 and up, or as a read-aloud for younger children.

Title: Ben Franklin and His Magic Squares
Author: Murphy, Frank
Call Number: jFiction
Notes: Using Ben's assistance to the Pennsylvania Colonial Assembly as a backdrop, the author discusses simplified examples of magic squares as well as giving some basic Franklin facts. For grades 1-3.

Title: Benjamin Franklin and Electricity
Author: Parker, Steve
Call Number: j509.2 F854p
Notes: Despite the title, this biography describes Franklin's early life, as well as his other discoveries and contributions beyond electricity. Includes an index and timetable of world events. For grades 4-6.

Title: How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning
Author: Schanzer, Rosalyn
Call Number: j530.2 F854p
Notes: In picture-book format, the author/illustrator emphasizes Ben's discoveries, from preventing scurvy to bifocals to electricity. Beautifully illustrated in full color throughout. For grades 2-4, or as a read-aloud for younger children.