1706-1790

Type: 
Person
Subfield: 
d
Alias: 
1706-1790

An inconvenient alphabet

Ben Franklin & Noah Webster's spelling revolution
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.
Cover image of An inconvenient alphabet

Ben Franklin and the magic squares

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.

Qui?n fue Benjam?n Franklin?

Presents a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of inventor and patriot Benjamin Franklin.
Cover image of Qui?n fue Benjam?n Franklin?

Ben Franklin's in my bathroom!

"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.
Cover image of Ben Franklin's in my bathroom!

Ben Franklin's in my bathroom!

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.
Cover image of Ben Franklin's in my bathroom!

20 fun facts about Benjamin Franklin

A biography filled with facts about George Washington.
Cover image of 20 fun facts about Benjamin Franklin

Ben Franklin

inventing America
2016
Profiles the life of printer, inventor, statesman, and American patriot, Benjamin Franklin, discussing his role in the formation of the United States.

Benjamin Franklin

2017
"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.

You've got mail

2017
"Ike Saturday travels back to 1776 to help Benjamin Franklin keep history on track"--Provided by publisher.

Huge pain in my--!

2015
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.

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - 1706-1790