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Profiles a man whose childhood love of reading and desire to know about everything led to a multifaceted career as an inventor, scientist, printer, and statesman.

Benjamin Franklin was a true Renaissance man in early American history an accomplished writer, inventor, and a statesman.

Text and photographs introduce the life of Benjamin Franklin, an inventor and statesman who was influential in the early days of the United States.

Attempts to unearth the historic Benjamin Franklin from the images that have accumulated since the publication of his "Autobiography" in 1794, presenting him as the most benevolent and philanthropic of the Founders, unconcerned with the accumulation of wealth, conflicted over his place in the world, and a latecomer to the idea of American freedom.

Chronicles the life of Benjamin Franklin, discussing his many inventions, the many contradictions in his life, his vast writings, and the impact he had on American history.

A collection of essays which explore the impact Benjamin Franklin had on American history and culture; includes a brief biographical essay and an appendix of primary source documents.

Describes the life and many notable accomplishments of the American printer, businessman, inventor, community leader, and statesman.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Ben Franklin from his birth until his death in 1790, including helping to write the Constitution, his years as an inventor, and in France representing the United States.

Presents a brief look at the life of Benjamin Franklin, discussing his childhood, and his accomplishments as a printer, inventor, and American statesman.

A brief biography of Benjamin Franklin, discussing his early life, his various careers and inventions, and his role as a Founding Father of the United States.

A biography of one of the most famous inventors, printers, and statesmen in American history.

Introduces young children to the inventions created by Benjamin Franklin during his lifetime and how we use those inventions today.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin and the influence he still has on modern Americans.

Chronicles the life and times of Benjamin Franklin from his early years in Boston to the first years of the United States, discussing his accomplishments as a printer, writer, statesman, scientist, and humanitarian.

Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents; constantly working to make things better for the colonists both before and after independence and he was also a great writer, contributing to both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.