1706-1790

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1706-1790

Benjamin Franklin

2002
Briefly introduces the life of Benjamin Franklin, touching on his inventions and his contributions to the city of Philadelphia as well as to the newly formed United States of America.

London

1976
Describes life in 18th-century London and how it was affected by the American Revolution.

Poor Richard in France

1973
Benjamin Franklin's seven-year-old grandson recounts the events of his grandfather's visit to France seeking aid for the revolutionaries in America.

Benjamin Franklinstein lives!

2011
While working on a science fair project, a Philadelphia school boy discovers both a secret laboratory in his basement and Benjamin Franklin, who comes to life after receiving a jolt of electricity.

The mystery of Ben Franklin's ghost

1999
Big Ben helps the Kooties Club members with their science projects.

Meet Benjamin Franklin

1989
A biography of Benjamin Franklin highlighting his inventions, his newspaper and almanac, his work on the Declaration of Independence, and his diplomatic trips to England.

The many lives of Benjamin Franklin

1977
A simple biography of Benjamin Franklin emphasizing his contributions to American literature, politics, and science.

Benjamin Franklin

scientist and statesman
2005
Presents a biography of Benjamin Franklin--statesman, diplomat, and inventor--from his early childhood in Boston, Massachusetts, to his work in the American Revolution, through his time spent in England, and his return to Philadelphia. Includes time line, glossary, and index.

Poor Richard

1990
A biography of Benjamin Franklin from his birth in Boston in 1706 through his years as printer, statesman, inventor, author, and reformer.

Benjamin Franklin

an American life
2004

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