printers

Describes the day-to-day life and work of a fifteenth-century printer in Nuremberg, Germany, as seen through the eyes of his twelve-year-old son.

Tells the life story of American statesman and inventor Benjamin Franklin, treating his school days, authorship, scientific research, and work as a spy, along with other topics.

A biography of the young Philadelphia printer who grew up to become a world-renowned author, diplomat, scientist, and inventor, and one of the founding fathers of the United States.

A biography of the man renowned for his scientific inventions, popular writings, and political leadership.

Tells the life story of founding father Benjamin Franklin, describing the many hats he wore, from inventor to businessman to statesman; the persona he created--and that still lives on; and his relationships with his wife, his illegitimate son, and his illegitimate grandson.

A biography of the accomplished and influential eighteenth-century printer, inventor, scientist, statesman, and diplomat.

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.

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.

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.

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