Ben Franklin IdeasAutobiography and Other Writings (Oxford World’s Classics) Franklin’s writings span a long and distinguished career of literary, scientific, and political inquiry–the work of a man whose life lasted for nearly all of the 18th century, and whose achievements ranged from inventing the lightning rod to publishing Poor Richard’s Almanac to signing the Declaration of Independence. [...]
Benjamin Franklin: Electrified the World with New Ideas (Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Inventors & Scientists) These books are without a doubt the definitive and most entertaining biographies of scientists for young readers. Author and artist Mike Venezia provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement his easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of the scientists’ sketches [...]
Uses paintings, Benjamin Franklin\’s words, and 18th-century music to show how money was raised for the American Revolution. Depicts Franklin\’s work as ambassador to France and his private life among friends in French society from his arrival in 1776 to his departure in 1785. Filmmakers: Meredith M
These books are without a doubt the definitive and most entertaining biographies of scientists for young readers. Author and artist Mike Venezia provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement his easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of the scientists\’ sketches and notebooks
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