Benjamin Franklin : writer, inventor, and diplomat / Michael Hesleden.
Material type: TextSeries: Spotlight on American history (PowerKids Press)Publisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2016Edition: First editionDescription: 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781499417845
- 1499417845
- 9781499417821
- 1499417829
- Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Juvenile literature
- Statesmen -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Scientists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Inventors -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Printers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Biography | Franklin B. H584 | Available | 33111008379873 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
As an inventor, statesman, philosopher, and writer, Benjamin Franklin left his mark on American life in innumerable ways. Full-color photographs, primary source imagery, and easy-to-read text paint a portrait of Franklin's life from his early days as a printer's apprentice to his final days as a diplomat in France during the Revolutionary War. Franklin was also one of the framers of the Declaration of Independence, and this biography will help students understand what the document has meant to our country's history.
Ben's early life -- Becoming a printer and a writer -- Owning a business in Philadelphia -- Creating Poor Richard's Almanac -- Scientific studies -- Many useful inventions -- Helping his community -- Diplomat for the Colonies -- The Declaration of Independence -- A diplomat in France.
Includes bibliographical references and index.