franklin, benjamin

An animated biography of Benjamin Franklin focusing on his roles as scientist and inventor and on his experiments with electricity.

A collection of brief biographies about famous Americans, including the title story about the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

Examines the truth and myth surrounding Benjamin Franklin's kite-flying experiment in electrical science. Describes the competitive scientific field in the mid-eighteenth century during which English and French rivals tried to out-do Franklin's international success. Presents the viewpoint that Franklin never flew the kite at all and was a prankster who outwitted the competition.

A biography of Benjamin Franklin detailing his scientific accomplishments and the role he played in shaping American government and democracy. Draws parallels between Franklin's curiosity of science and the early United States' quest to establish a national identity.

Describes magic squares and the relationship between addition and subtraction.

Describes the life of statesman Ben Franklin for young readers and includes information about his early life, large family, short education, printing career, kite experiment, and the Franklin stove. Later Franklin became interested in working for the government and assisted in writing and signing the Declaration of Independence.

While Europe lies devastated by an asteroid and North America plagued by a new ice age, Benjamin Franklin leads a group of survivors againt the alien malakim.

Presents the autobiography of eighteenth-century American statesman, scientist, and writer Benjamin Franklin, along with a transcription of his 1726 journal, letters, and other writings, explanatory notes and chronology.

A collection of alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about Benjamin Franklin, covering the categories of writings, people, events, and interests; with a chronology of major events in his life and career from 1706 to 1790, a selection of writings, and a bibliography.