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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.

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

Ten-year-old Ben Franklin would rather be doing experiments than working in his father's candle shop, so to pass the time, he creates a kite with the hopes that he can cross the lake without swimming a single stroke.

Describes the life of Benjamin Franklin, inventor, statesman, printer, scientist, and reformer, through the friendships he made with people of all types.

A biography of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, who was also a scientist, inventor, postmaster, and author.

Benjamin Franklin is among one of the most well known founding fathers, yet he was never the President of the United States. He was a noted author, printer, postmaster, politician, philosopher, inventor, scientist, and diplomat, among other career highlights and talents. His inventions include bifocals, the potbellied stove, and the lightning rod.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, the American statesman, author, and inventor.

A brief biography of Benjamin Franklin that discusses his childhood, work as a printer and author, family, inventions, career as a diplomat, and role in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. Includes a time line, a glossary, and resources.

Introduces the life of inventor, statesman, and founding father Benjamin Franklin, whose love of books led him to establish the first public library in the American colonies.

Presents a biography of the multi-talented and accomplished founding father.