Download or read book 20 Fun Facts About Benjamin Franklin written by Theresa Morlock and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Benjamin Franklin was one of America's most inventive Founding Fathers. He wrote books, tinkered with machines, and created entire new professions with his work. This book is full of fun facts and tantalizing trivia about his inventions, his ideas, and how he became one of the most influential Founding Fathers involved in the birth of America. The book also explores some of his strange medical beliefs, his printing industry, and some of the friendships he made during his time in America, giving readers a fuller appreciation for one of America's most famous, and cherished, citizens."

Download or read book 20 Fun Facts About Benjamin Franklin written by Theresa Morlock and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Benjamin Franklin was one of America’s most inventive Founding Fathers. He wrote books, tinkered with machines, and created entire new professions with his work. This book is full of fun facts and tantalizing trivia about his inventions, his ideas, and how he became one of the most influential Founding Fathers involved in the birth of America. The book also explores some of his strange medical beliefs, his printing industry, and some of the friendships he made during his time in America, giving readers a fuller appreciation for one of America’s most famous—and cherished—citizens.

Download or read book Benjamin Franklin written by Thomas Streissguth and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just the Facts Biographies teach young readers about some of history's most interesting people. Benjamin Franklin was one of America's founding fathers. He started the first library and fire department in North America; was the president of the first US antislavery group; ran a printing press and published a newspaper; and was elected to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. This volume uncovers the story behind these facts and more!

Download or read book The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin written by Benjamin Franklin and published by First Avenue Editions ™. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 1771 and 1790, American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin sat down to record the important events of his life, from his childhood in Boston to his work as a printer in Philadelphia, to his trips to Paris and his plans for the first public library. The story of the invention of the Franklin stove, the first Poor Richard's Almanac, and his experiments with electricity are all included here. His "Project for Moral Perfection"—a list of desirable virtues and steps to achieve them—influenced the modern self-help genre. Hundreds of years later, Franklin's account of his rise from middle-class obscurity to become a world-renowned scholar and civic figure continues to promote the American Dream. First published in 1791, this unabridged version of Franklin's autobiography is taken from the 1909 copyright edition.

Download or read book It s Up to You Ben Franklin written by Leila Hirschfeld and published by Crown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History meets humor in this interactive Benjamin Franklin biography. Laugh and learn as this American hero makes the toughest choices of his life. Perfect for readers of Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. You're Benjamin Franklin: inventor, humorist, diplomat-spy, and Founding Father. To rise from humble beginnings and become an American hero, you have to weigh the facts, trust your gut, and make tough choices that will forge America's destiny. No pressure! In this tongue-in-cheek biography, father-daughter team Tom and Leila Hirschfeld explore eleven critical decisions that shaped Ben's incredible life. With over 100 pieces of archival and original art, fun facts, historical trivia, sidebars, and more, follow Ben's footsteps through the smart calls and near misses that launched his career and helped unite the United States!

Download or read book 20 Fun Facts About Thomas Jefferson written by Jill Keppeler and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Jefferson is known as the writer of the Declaration of Independence and a champion of democracy, but there was much more to his life than just his writing. From his early life in Virginia to his later presidency and the Louisiana Purchase, the story of Jefferson’s life is full of fun facts readers will love learning. Whether exploring the details of his time in France or in George Washington’s cabinet as the Founding Fathers created the framework for America, readers will get an in-depth look at Jefferson’s role in the creation of their country in this exciting book.

Download or read book Who Was Ben Franklin written by Dennis Brindell Fradin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-02-18 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.

Download or read book Benjamin Franklin written by Kaitlyn Duling and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of America's first "celebrities," Benjamin Franklin was immensely popular in his time and remains so today. This Founding Father was a diplomat, inventor, traveler, civic leader, librarian, author, and the list goes on. This compelling biography opens the door to Benjamin Franklin's more unknown side, highlighting not only his professional accomplishments but also diving into stories from his multifaceted life. Quotes, colorful pictures, and fun facts round out this high-energy book that gives readers the inside scoop on one of America's favorite thinkers, dreamers, and doers.

Download or read book The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin written by and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated biography of founding father and American patriot Benjamin Franklin,discussing his childhood, achievements, and participation in the american colonies' bid for independence.

Download or read book Benjamin Franklin written by Steve Goldsworthy and published by Av2 by Weigl. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that Benjamin Franklin was an inventor? He was famous for his inventions using electricity. These interesting facts and more can be found in Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Fathers book.

Download or read book Benjamin Franklin written by Monica Rausch and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2007-01-12 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the life and times of scientist, inventor, and statesman Benjamin Franklin and explains his place in American history.

Download or read book Benjamin Franklin written by Benjamin Proudfit and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Poor Richard s Almanac written by Benjamin Franklin and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Benjamin Franklin written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Track the facts about the great printer, inventor, and Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin! When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #32: To the Future, Ben Franklin! they had lots of questions. What was Ben Franklin's first job? How did a kite teach him about electricity? What are some of Ben's most famous inventions? Why did he have so many nicknames? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about Benjamin Franklin. Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discover in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

Download or read book Book of Ages written by Jill Lepore and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR NPR • Time Magazine • The Washington Post • Entertainment Weekly • The Boston Globe A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK From one of our most accomplished and widely admired historians—a revelatory portrait of Benjamin Franklin's youngest sister, Jane, whose obscurity and poverty were matched only by her brother’s fame and wealth but who, like him, was a passionate reader, a gifted writer, and an astonishingly shrewd political commentator. Making use of an astonishing cache of little-studied material, including documents, objects, and portraits only just discovered, Jill Lepore brings Jane Franklin to life in a way that illuminates not only this one extraordinary woman but an entire world.

Download or read book Ben Franklin s Fame written by Stacia Deutsch and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Benjamin Franklin decides to quit, it’s up to the Blast to the Past friends to find him and get history back on track in this sixth book in the Blast to the Past series. Abigail and her friends can’t believe it—Babs Magee has finally convinced someone to quit, and that someone is Benjamin Franklin! Not only is he an important Founding Father, he invented the lightning rod, bifocals, and more. Babs is making a terrible mess of history, and it’s up to the third-grade time travelers to put things right. But no matter how far back the kids go, Babs is always one step ahead of them. Will they be able to find Ben and stop Babs in time to save history?

Download or read book Benjamin Franklin written by Gillian Houghton Gosman and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of writer, inventor, and ambassador Benjamin Franklin.