Inventions & Inventors, Political Figures - Biography, General & Miscellaneous Science, United States - Patriotism, Historical Figures - Biography, Scientists, Naturalists & Engineers - Biography, Politics & Government - United States
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Overview
Benjamin Franklin is known as a great scientist, inventor, and politician. But he was also a militia leader, satirical author, and diplomat. He helped found a college and started the first lending library and fire brigade in the colonies. His signature appears on four important documents-the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, the Treaty of Paris, and the U.S. Constitution.Synopsis
Benjamin Franklin is known as a great scientist, inventor, and political leader. But he was also a militia leader, satirical author, and diplomat. He helped found a college and started the first lending library and fire brigade in the colonies. His signature appears on four important documents, the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, the Treaty of Paris, and the U.S. Constitution.Editorials
Children's Literature -
This volume is a part of the "We the People" biography series. Benjamin Franklin was an important figure in the earliest days of the United States of America. This text provides a compelling picture of his life that will engage the interest of young readers. Franklin's early days were spent in Boston, where he was the youngest son in a family of 17 children. He did well in school but had to leave early to work in his father's shop. However, he kept up his skills in reading by spending most of the money his father paid him on books. When Ben was sixteen, he wrote articles for the newspaper his father published, the New-England Courant. In part because he did not get along with his brother, Ben left for New York to find work there. Sharing details about his childhood will get younger readers hooked and excited about the more familiar story that follows. In addition to the story of Franklin's life, the book includes a timeline, short paragraphs about important figures in Franklin's life, resources for further reading, and an index. Reviewer: Carol Ann Lloyd-StangerBook Details
Published
June 13, 2026
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pages
24
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780756541194