Describes the life of statesman Ben Franklin for young readers and includes information about his early life, large family, short education, printing career, kite experiment, and the Franklin stove. Later Franklin became interested in working for the government and assisted in writing and signing the Declaration of Independence.
year: 2007
call number/section: 920
subjects: franklin, benjamin, 1706-1790, american authors, printers, inventors, scientists, statesmen, authors, american, engineers
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Rushby, Pamela
National Geographic (2007)
Describes the life of statesman Ben Franklin for young readers and includes information about his early life, large family, short education, printing career, kite experiment, and the Franklin stove. Later Franklin became interested in working for the government and assisted in writing and signing the Declaration of Independence.
Schools: 3
Rushby, Pamela
Describes the life of Benjamin Franklin, particularly his role as inventor.
Schools: 1