“We have an American history book we know you’ll love.”
“It’s your wallet.”
“Yes, it is! Open it up.”
“Who are the people on the bills?”
“What did they do to get their faces on the bills?”
“What role did they play in the forming of our country?”

When you read Money $ense for Kids, you’ll learn about the famous man in each portrait on our currency.
We’ll whet your appetite with Benjamin Franklin’s bio on the $100 bill.
Benjamin Franklin

Franklin has a famous saying, “Money makes money and the money that money makes makes more money.” He knew what he was talking about; he was a very good businessman. He is remembered as a wise national leader with many talents. He was a printer first, then began writing and printing his writings. He developed a newspaper with the first cartoons and maps to illustrate stories. He also created Poor Richard’s Almanac, where he printed advice and his own witty sayings. Franklin is still quoted today. He’s the one who said,… “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” Franklin was also a scientist and an inventor. He invented bifocal eyeglasses and helped found the University of Pennsylvania.

When we think of Benjamin Franklin, though, what we usually think of is the part he played in the country’s early history. He signed four of America’s most important historical documents: the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, The Treaty of Peace with Great Britain and the Constitution of the United States. He also served his country in public office and as a diplomat.