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PublisherEmerald Books

ISBN-101932096140

ISBN-139781932096149

eBay Product ID (ePID)44785493

Product Key Features

Book TitleHeroes of History-Benjamin Franklin : Live Wire

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2005

TopicBiography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Biography & Autobiography / Political, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Biography & Autobiography / General

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorJanet Benge, Geoff Benge

Book SeriesHeroes of History Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight6.1 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

LCCN2004-030213

Grade FromFifth Grade

SynopsisLong before Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) served his country as a distinguished statesman he learned the value of hard work and thrift. The son of a soap maker, Franklin left school at 10 years of age to help his father in the family business. Despite the fact that Franklin had stopped attending school, his determination and active mind continued to explore new ideas and opportunities. By the time he had reached adulthood his scientific discoveries, his brilliant mind, and his social gifts had earned him a high place of respect. However, it was Franklin's deep love for his native land and his devotion to individual freedom that sustained him during the long violent years of the American Revolution. Franklin was a true American patriot., Benjamin Franklin's life never lacked excitement and intrigue. As a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, and American statesman, this spirited Philadelphia resident continually sought to improve himself and the world he lived in.A key founding father, Franklin was the only man to sign all five of the most important documents upon which the United States was built. He also served the colonies and young nation in England and France, where he was greatly admired and regarded as a genius. Today Benjamin Franklin's wisdom and influence still reverberate through literature, science, politics, and society. (1706-1790)Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family.Pages: 208 (paperback)Ages: 10+, Benjamin Franklin: Live Wire is the fascinating story of one of America's earliest patriots. His life never lacked excitement and intrigue. As a printer, writer, scientist, inventor and American statesman, this spirited Philadelphia resident continually sought to improve himself and the world he lived in. There didn't seem to be anything Mr. Franklin couldn't do He was instrumental in the founding of our country, serving in the Continental Congress that crafted both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. This book is part of the Heroes of History series of biographies that are told in an engaging narrative format.

LC Classification NumberE302.6.F8B4515 2005