franklin, benjamin

Chronicles the life and career of printer, journalist, inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin, focusing on his early life.

Teenage runaway slaves with superhuman powers, a Hessian giant, the most evil slave owners imaginable, and Benjamin Franklin: this story of the Revolution blends fact and fantasy in an imaginative reinterpretation of a critical time in American history.

Details the origins of Noah Webster's first American English dictionary and the struggles of Webster and Ben Franklin to help unify the new country through language in the 1780s.

Shows how Benjamin Franklin, inventor, writer and scientist, created a puzzle called the magic square to keep from being bored while serving as clerk for the Pennsylvania Assembly. Includes step-by-step instructions for creating your own magic squares.

Presents a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of inventor and patriot Benjamin Franklin.

"When ten-year-old Nolan and his little sister, Olive, find Ben Franklin in their kitchen, they do their best to guide Ben through the new world he helped form"--Provided by publisher.

When ten-year-old Nolan and his little sister, Olive, find Ben Franklin in their kitchen, they do their best to guide Ben through the new world he helped form.

A biography filled with facts about George Washington.

Profiles the life of printer, inventor, statesman, and American patriot, Benjamin Franklin, discussing his role in the formation of the United States.

"A scientist, inventor, and author, Benjamin Franklin was a key leader during the American Revolution. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the inventor's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.