franklin, benjamin

"Electricity is a wonderful convenience that provides us with light, heat, communications, and power. Readers will learn about the history of electricity, from its ancient discovery to the present, with a full chapter extolling the important contributions by Benjamin Franklin and a timeline for visual reinforcement. In this instructive volume, readers learn how electricity is produced, whether it is simple static electricity, bolts of lightning, or the movement of ions. Step-by-step projects give readers the chance to see new concepts in action" -- Provided by publisher.

Describes the many accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. Discusses his work as a scientist, a printer, a writer, and a statesman.

Traces Franklin's life from humble beginnings to fame as a scientist, founding father, and America's first diplomat to France.

Text and photographs look at the life and career of Benjamin Franklin, who was a publisher, inventor, scientist, and one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence.

In London as an emissary to the Crown, Benjamin Franklin is soon summoned by the magistrate of Westminster to help solve the brutal murder of a young noblewoman. Franklin's investigations lead him from St. James Square to gin mills, and Oxford.

Chronicles the life of Benjamin Franklin, discussing his many inventions, the many contradictions in his life, his vast writings, and the impact he had on American history.

Presents an annotated edition of Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, edited directly from the manuscripts; and includes backgrounds, excerpts from other writings by Franklin, critical essays, and a bibliography.

The classics of American literature are explored.

Presents a brief profile written in graphic novel format of the life of American patriot, inventor, and statesman, Benjamin Franklin.