franklin, benjamin

Retells the story of the famous thinker's first invention as a young Ben Franklin, troubled by the fact that fish swim better than he does, tries to invent a way to swim more fluidly.

Aging inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin participates in the debate surrounding the American colonies' potential break from Great Britain, ultimately helping to write and signing the Declaration of Independence.

Traces the life of Benjamin Franklin, scientist, inventor, printer, writer, statesman, and Founding Father.

Presents a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of inventor and patriot Benjamin Franklin.

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.

Examines the life of Benjamin Franklin in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

"Introduces the life and accomplishments of the Statesman, scientist, inventor, and Founding Father of the United States"--OCLC.

Chronicles the life and career of printer, journalist, inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin, focusing on his early life.

Teenage runaway slaves with superhuman powers, a Hessian giant, the most evil slave owners imaginable, and Benjamin Franklin: this story of the Revolution blends fact and fantasy in an imaginative reinterpretation of a critical time in American history.

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.