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The hatmaker's sign

a story by Benjamin Franklin
1998
To heal the hurt pride of Thomas Jefferson as Congress makes changes to his Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin tells his friend the story of a hatmaker and his sign.

Benjamin Franklin

American statesman, scientist, and writer
2000
A biography of the well known American statesman, inventor, printer, and author of "Poor Richard's Almanacks.".

Benjamin Franklin

2002
Surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin, one of America's greatest inventors, philosophers, public servants, and political leaders, following his early years as a printer's apprentice, his life of public service and scientific experimentation, and his role as an originator and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Benjamin Franklin

a photo-illustrated biography
1996
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.

The way to wealth

advice, hints, and tips on business, money, and finance
2011
Presents Benjamin Franklin's views on making and saving money, featuring essays, personal letters, and other writings in which he offers advice on industry, investments, frugality, prudence, and retirement planning.

A great improvisation

Franklin, France, and the birth of America
2005
Presents a comprehensive study of Benjamin Franklin's eight-year mission to negotiate assistance from France to help finance America's war against England and examines his relationship with the French people and the monarchy and the impact he made upon society.

Meet Ben Franklin

2006
A short biography of American patriot, inventor, and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, examining his childhood and work as a printer, his many inventions, and his role in the independence of America.

The Ben Franklin book of easy and incredible experiments

1995
This illustrated manual demonstrates how to conduct numerous science experiments using inexpensive common items.

Benjamin Franklin

1988
Ben Franklin explains what it was like to grow up in colonial America and help write the Constitution of the United States.

A picture book of Benjamin Franklin

1990
Surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his work as an inventor and statesman.

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