2. Benjamin Franklin By Jared Parrish

3. Fun Facts ► Did You know Benjamin discovered electricity by tying a piece of metal to a kite and then flying it in a storm. ► He also ran a swimming school for a little bit.

4. Benjamin Franklin “Friend's” ► He had a “friend” named Keiner who borrowed a lot of money from Benjamin and then ran away. ► He also had a “friend” who was a governor but tricked him out of a lot of money. ► Another friend was a poet and always was kind to Benjamin he always paid the money back and was one of his only true friends.

5. Childhood ► He wanted to sail away from his father. ► He had to sign a contract that says he can not sail away and had to be a apprentice for printing. ► His father was a tallow chandler. ► He later signed a new contract that gave him more freedom.