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Discusses the life of the multi-talented American who was a scientist and an inventor, a writer and a printer, as well as playing an influential role in the early history of the United States.

This nontraditional tribute to Benjamin Franklin--all in almanac format--is brimming with humorous cartoons, instructive adages, and a wealth of information about a Founding Father who was as amusing as he was amazing. Benjamin Franklin devised armonicas and bifocals, helped bring us the Constitution and signed the Declaration of Independence, and even experimented with electricity and invented the Franklin stove. He amassed enough noteworthy accomplishments to cover the entire alphabet from A to Z!.

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.

Profiles the personal and professional life of inventor, statesman, and American patriot Benjamin Franklin written in both English and Chinese.

An anthology of writings by Benjamin Franklin, including his autobiography, "Poor Richard's Almanac", the Silence Dogood letters, personal letters, speeches, and more.

An illustrated biography of Johannes Gutenberg, the man who invented the printing press in the town of Mainz, Germany, in the 1400s.

An introduction to the life of Benjamin Franklin.

Chronicles Benjamin Franklin's life from 1730 to 1747, discussing his marriage, the birth of his illegitimate son, William, his work as a printer, his founding of Pennsylvania's first volunteer fire company and Philadelphia's Library Company, and his environmentalism, and examines his writings from this period, covering such works as "The Speech of Miss Polly Baker.".