Scientist Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, known for helping to write important documents like the Declaration of Independence, and for his inventions, like the lightning rod and bifocal glasses. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research. Biographies are broken into 6 single-page sections: Who Is, Early Life, Accomplishments, Fun Facts, Why Important, and Words to Know.