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Presents an annotated edition of Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, begun and abandoned in 1771, continued in 1784, and left unfinished at the time of his death in 1790, and includes an introductory essay that provides information about the statesman and the history of his memoirs.

Discusses the life of Benjamin Franklin from his childhood until his death including his accomplishments as a printer, scientist, statesman, and diplomat.

Surveys the life and accomplishments of American author, printer, scientist, inventor, community leader, and diplomat, Benjamin Franklin.

A biography of Benjamin Franklin, discussing his various careers in colonial America, including printing and inventing, and examining his role in the American Revolution.

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.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin, discussing the many contributions he made to American history, politics, and technology.

Presents a short children's biography on American statesman and inventor, Benjamin Franklin, and discusses his motivation for self-improvement, his inventions, and the role he played in America's independence from England.

Examines the life of American statesman Benjamin Franklin, looking at his activities as a printer, writer, publisher, scientist, inventor, and philosopher, and discussing his role in the founding of the United States.

Examines the live, creativity, and many accomplishments of American founding father Benjamin Franklin.

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.

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.

A biography of Benjamin Franklin highlighting his inventions, his newspaper and almanac, his work on the Declaration of Independence, and his diplomatic trips to England and France on behalf of the colonies.

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.

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

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.