statesmen

Chronicles ten important events in the life of Benjamin Franklin, including being accused of treason by American colonists.

Presents a biography of Benjamin Franklin--statesman, diplomat, and inventor--from his early childhood in Boston, Massachusetts, to his work in the American Revolution, through his time spent in England, and his return to Philadelphia. Includes time line, glossary, and index.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin and the influence he still has on modern Americans.

Presents a short biography of American patriot, Paul Revere and describes how the colonial silversmith helped to further the cause of independence.

Looks at the life of non-violent social activist Mahatma Gandhi.

Follows Mohandas Gandhi's life, from his birth in a nation under British rule, to his nonviolent and civil disobedience beliefs that lead to his country's freedom.

Describes the life of Benjamin Franklin, particularly his role as inventor.

An introduction to the life of young Benjamin Franklin describes how, as a rebellious teen in 1732, he ran away from his family and a Boston apprenticeshipto Philadelphia, and how throughout subsequent decades he rose to become a distinguished statesman, renowned author and world-famous scientist.

An illustrated biography of Founding Father and inventor Benjamin Franklin.