1706-1790

Biography of Benjamin Franklin.

Chronicles the life of Benjamin Franklin, a jack-of-all-trades who served his country well.

A history of the American colonies' successful battle for independence from the British, as well as biographies of four of the most significant figures therein.

An animated biography of Benjamin Franklin focusing on his roles as scientist and inventor and on his experiments with electricity.

A collection of brief biographies about famous Americans, including the title story about the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

Examines the truth and myth surrounding Benjamin Franklin's kite-flying experiment in electrical science. Describes the competitive scientific field in the mid-eighteenth century during which English and French rivals tried to out-do Franklin's international success. Presents the viewpoint that Franklin never flew the kite at all and was a prankster who outwitted the competition.