Publisher's Synopsis
Two enduringly popular Aladdin series, Ready-to-Read and Childhood of Famous Americans, combine in our new Ready-to-Read COFA program. It entertains and informs beginning readers with stories of familiar figures from America's past. Just in time for the Fourth of July, our Summer 2002 titles celebrate two beloved heroes from Colonial times.
Ten-year-old Ben Franklin finds working in his father's candle shop boring -- he'd much rather be doing experiments. He can't wait to try out his latest idea: With nothing but a simple kite, can Ben get across the pond without swimming a single stroke?
