Benjamin Franklin: Inventor and Founding Father

Benjamin Franklin: Inventor and Founding Father

by Kaitlyn Duling
Benjamin Franklin: Inventor and Founding Father

Benjamin Franklin: Inventor and Founding Father

by Kaitlyn Duling

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Overview

As one of America's first "celebrities," Benjamin Franklin was immensely popular in his time and remains so today. This Founding Father was a diplomat, inventor, traveler, civic leader, librarian, author, and the list goes on. This compelling biography opens the door to Benjamin Franklin's more unknown side, highlighting not only his professional accomplishments but also diving into stories from his multifaceted life. Quotes, colorful pictures, and fun facts round out this high-energy book that gives readers the inside scoop on one of America's favorite thinkers, dreamers, and doers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781502645364
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Publication date: 07/30/2019
Series: Great American Entrepreneurs Series
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: Inventor, Diplomat, Founding Father 5

1 An American Revolution 9

2 The Busy Life of Benjamin Franklin 27

3 Key Relationships 49

4 Franklins Creations 65

5 Interpretation and Influence 79

6 Remembering Benjamin Franklin 95

Chronology 106

Glossary 108

Sources 112

Further Information 118

Bibliography 120

Index 125

About the Author 128

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