Benjamin Franklin

Meet one of America's most extraordinary historical figures. Inventor, philosopher, writer, publisher and adviser for the Declaration of Independence, Ben Franklin brought to a new and growing nation his intelligence and wit.

At Amazon, I've found two more books authored by the D'Aulaires that I read as a child. This small book on Ben Franklin contains a brief biography (with due attention to his childhood) coupled with charming, if old-fashioned, illustrations. In this regard, it is like the author's books on Washington, Lincoln, and Buffalo Bill. I see from the text excerpts visible via the "Look Inside" feature that the perspective is as old-fashioned as you'd expect from a book written in 1950. How interesting that this work is still available for children to read....

An illustrated biography of Benjamin Franklin.

The life of Benjamin Franklin is presented. Quotes or sayings from Franklin are include at the bottom of most pages.

The book would be useful in a study of Benjamin Franklin, inventors, and famous quotes.