1706-1790

An anthology of writings by Benjamin Franklin, including his autobiography, "Poor Richard's Almanac", the Silence Dogood letters, personal letters, speeches, and more.

Surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his work as an inventor and statesman.

In the midst of adjusting to middle school and having a girlfriend, Franklin "Ike" Saturday's life becomes even more complicated when he writes a letter to Benjamin Franklin as an extra-credit assignment and gets a reply, beginning a correspondence that could change history.

An introduction to the life of Benjamin Franklin.

Three students, Mel, Bev, and Brandon, left behind at their prestigious school during Christmas break, find themselves in 1776 New Jersey with General George Washington dead at their feet, and twelve-year-old Mel must find a way, using his iPhone, to set things right.

Three students, Mel, Bev, and Brandon, left behind at their prestigious school during Christmas break, find themselves in 1776 New Jersey with General George Washington dead at their feet, and twelve-year-old Mel must find a way, using his iPhone, to set things right.

Chronicles Benjamin Franklin's life from 1730 to 1747, discussing his marriage, the birth of his illegitimate son, William, his work as a printer, his founding of Pennsylvania's first volunteer fire company and Philadelphia's Library Company, and his environmentalism, and examines his writings from this period, covering such works as "The Speech of Miss Polly Baker.".

"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.