Two popular series, Ready-to-read and Childhood of famous Americans, combine to present the story of young Ben Franklin who loves doing experiments and cannot wait to test out his latest idea involving a kite!

Describes the life and accomplishments of Clara Barton, a teacher who organized efforts to bring nursing care to wounded soldiers during the Civil War and who went on to become the founder of the American Red Cross.

"Benjamin Franklin was known as a statesman and scientist, but what about before that? Find out what happened when Franklin was younger, and what he did that made him famous later on"--

"Teddy Roosevelt became president of the United States, but what about before that? Find out what happened when Roosevelt was younger, and what he did that made him famous later on."--