Ten-year-old Matt and six other children travel to 1776 Boston, living out American history as they meet Benjamin Franklin, learn about colonial medicine, and become part of a rebel spy ring.

A biography of the young Philadelphia printer who became a famous author, scientist, and inventor.

Capturing the essence of this exceptional individual through his original writings and hands-on activities from his era, this resource tells the rich story of one of Americas most celebrated Founding Fathers. Beginning with his time as a young printer, this engaging narrative details how Benjamin Franklin became a celebrity with the publication of Poor Richard: An Almanac and how he founded the colonies first lending library, volunteer fire company,...

"Jack and Annie are whisked back in time by the magic tree house to meet Benjamin Franklin in Old Philadelphia"--

Join the Little Historians, it's time for another adventure in our fascinating past! Let's get ready for a new journey to learn all about the history of Benjamin Franklin. As usual, that mischievous scoundrel Napoleon Bonaparte is trying to thwart Little Abe Lincoln and Little Georgie Washington's learning adventure by rewriting history! Quick! Into the portal! It's time to go back in time to find the facts!

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Founding Father and scientist Benjamin Franklin....

Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most complex and consequential figures, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.

Publisher Annotation: Young Benjamin Franklin wants to be a sailor, but his father won?t hear of it. The other trades he tries ? candle maker, joiner, boot closer, turner ? bore him through and through. Curious and inventive, Ben prefers to read, swim, fly his kite, and fly his kite while swimming. But each time he fails to find a profession, he takes some important bit of knowledge with him. That tendency is exactly what leads him to become the astonishingly...