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Books with title Benjamin Franklin: An American Life

  • Benjamin Franklin: The New American

    Milton Meltzer

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1988)
    Presents a biography of the multi-talented and accomplished founding father.
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  • Benjamin Franklin: Early American Genius

    Maya Glass

    Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Describes the life and notable accomplishments of Ben Franklin, eighteenth-century American printer, statesman, writer, and inventor.
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  • Benjamin Franklin: American Inventor

    Colleen Adams

    Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2001)
    A biography of the man renowned for his scientific inventions, popular writings, and political leadership.
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  • Benjamin Franklin: An American Genius

    Kay Olson, Gordon Purcell

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Jan. 1, 2006)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In graphic novel format, highlights the accomplishments of American statesman and inventor Benjamin Franklin.
  • Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin

    James Cross Giblin, Michael Dooling

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-05-09, May 9, 2008)
    Now available in paperback for the first time, James Cross Giblin and Michael Dooling tell the story of the man known as the "wisest American."Benjamin Franklin was one of seventeen children, and the youngest of 10 sons. To help out with the family, he was put to work when he was 10 years old in his father's candle and soap-making shop. Ben hated making soap and candles. Since he was smart and a good speller and he loved to read, he later went to work in his brother's print shop as an apprentice. He read book after book, and soon began to write himself. By 18, he moved to Philadelphia where he eventually openend his own print shop. By age 28 he published "Poor Richard's Almanac," a best seller in Colonial America.
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  • The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin

    H. W. Brands

    Leather Bound (The Easton Press, March 15, 2000)
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  • The First American - The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin

    H. W. Brands

    Paperback (Doubleday/Random House, March 15, 2000)
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  • The Life of Benjamin Franklin

    Victor Greene

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Aligned to the Common Core State Standards, this leveled, informational text is great for individual or small group reading instruction.
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  • The Life of Benjamin Franklin: An American Original

    Yona Zeldis McDonough, Malcah Zeldis

    Hardcover (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), March 7, 2006)
    The biography of one of America's most important historical figuresBenjamin Franklin is known as a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, and patriot. Franklin helped write the Declaration of Independence, served as a general in the French-Indian War, and held many other luminary positions. In elegant prose and vibrant pictures, Yona Zeldis McDonough and her mother, renowned folk artist Malcah Zeldis, collaborate on the biography of one of America's founding fathers.
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  • Benjamin Franklin: Early American Genius

    Maya Glass

    Hardcover (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 27, 2004)
    The influences Benjamin Franklin has had on the history of America are innumerable. As an inventor, statesman, philosopher and writer, his life embodied the best ideals of the colonial values of industry and prudence. He served his new country proudly at a time when he was truly needed, and his influence on the history of America continues today.
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  • Benjamin Franklin: American Inventor

    Colleen Adams, C Adams

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2002)
    A biography of the man renowned for his scientific inventions, popular writings, and political leadership.
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  • Benjamin Franklin: Inventing America

    Edwin S. Gaustad

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, USA, Sept. 16, 2004)
    Writer, inventor, diplomat, businessman, musician, scientist, humorist, and civic leader are only a few of the hats Franklin wore. Edwin S. Gaustad presents a balanced account of Franklin's life, emphasizing Franklin's character and personality and quoting extensively from Franklin's own writings.
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