franklin, benjamin

Traces Ben Franklin's life in the early United States, as well as his extensive contributions both to science and American history.

Presents the life story of Ben Franklin, one of the authors of America's Declaration of Independence, who is also remembered as a craftsman, scientist, printer, and writer.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Ben Franklin from his birth until his death in 1790, including helping to write the Constitution, his years as an inventor, and in France representing the United States.

Describes Benjamin Franklin's experiments with electricity and what he learned from them.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of American inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin, using expert commentary, archival material, and Franklin's own writings.

Statesman Benjamin Franklin recalls his life, from his youth as a rebellious runaway apprentice, to successful leader, printer and journalist, social and political reformer, scientist, and philosopher.

Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman conduct experiments to determine if there is any truth or scientific basis to various myths related to electricity, including whether or not Benjamin Franklin could have survived flying a kite that had been struck by lightning.

Discover how Benjamin Franklin's scientific method challenged a certain Dr. Mesmer's mysterious powers in a whimsical look at a true moment in history.

After accidentally sucking Benjamin Franklin into twenty-first-century New Jersey with his Anytime Anywhere machine, thirteen-year-old Qwerty Stevens and his best friend almost wind up stuck in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 when they try to send him back.