how a candle-maker's son helped light the flame of liberty
Freedman, Russell
An introduction to the life of young Benjamin Franklin describes how, as a rebellious teen in 1732, he ran away from his family and a Boston apprenticeshipto Philadelphia, and how throughout subsequent decades he rose to become a distinguished statesman, renowned author and world-famous scientist.
A biography of Benjamin Franklin that follows his life from birth, in 1706, to death, in 1790, and covers the work he did as an author, publisher, philosopher, scientist and diplomat as well as his contributions to the United States Constitution.
Photographs, illustrations, and facts provide information on the life of Benjamin Franklin and on the topics covered in Magic Tree House #32 'To the Future, Ben Franklin!'.
An illustrated biography of founding father and American patriot Benjamin Franklin, discussing his childhood, achievements, and participation in the American colonies' bid for independence.