Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin accomplished more in his 84 years than most others could do in two lifetimes! Some parts of his life were devoted to science and invention, such as the pulley system he invented to lock and unlock his bedroom door while lying in bed. However, he was also the sharp, witty writer and thinker who convinced the French government to back the revolutionaries in the English colonies. Through surprising historical facts and anecdotes, readers learn even more about Franklin than they would in a textbook. Full-color images engage readers with Franklin throughout his life while fun fact boxes give additional interesting details.
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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin accomplished more in his 84 years than most others could do in two lifetimes! Some parts of his life were devoted to science and invention, such as the pulley system he invented to lock and unlock his bedroom door while lying in bed. However, he was also the sharp, witty writer and thinker who convinced the French government to back the revolutionaries in the English colonies. Through surprising historical facts and anecdotes, readers learn even more about Franklin than they would in a textbook. Full-color images engage readers with Franklin throughout his life while fun fact boxes give additional interesting details.
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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

by Benjamin Proudfit
Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

by Benjamin Proudfit

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Overview

Benjamin Franklin accomplished more in his 84 years than most others could do in two lifetimes! Some parts of his life were devoted to science and invention, such as the pulley system he invented to lock and unlock his bedroom door while lying in bed. However, he was also the sharp, witty writer and thinker who convinced the French government to back the revolutionaries in the English colonies. Through surprising historical facts and anecdotes, readers learn even more about Franklin than they would in a textbook. Full-color images engage readers with Franklin throughout his life while fun fact boxes give additional interesting details.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781482419276
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2015
Series: What You Didn't Know About History Series
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 8.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: NC890L (what's this?)
Age Range: 7 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

An Important Life 4

Self-Taught 6

Life as an Apprentice 8

Business First 10

Poor Richard and Friends 12

The Inventor and Scientist 14

Working for Others 16

Years in France 18

At the End 20

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24

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