Benjamin Franklin is perhaps the most remarkable figure in American history: the greatest statesman of his age, he played a pivotal role in the formation of the American republic. He was also a pioneering scientist, a best-selling author, the country's first postmaster general, a printer, a bon vivant, a diplomat, a ladies' man, and a moralist, and the most prominent celebrity of the 18th century. Franklin was, however, a man of vast contradictions,...

A biography of the American who became known for his work as a printer, author, inventor, and statesman.

Burnt brownies won't win Fiona and Finley a blue ribbon but a ribbon seems far less important than the powerful discoveries they are about to make with Benjamin Franklin. Join Fiona and Finley as they travel back in time with the remarkably gifted founding father of the United States.

Written ostensibly as a letter to his son William, the autobiography offers Franklin's reflections on philosophy and religion, politics, war, education, material success and the status of women.

A love story to the value of variety, this picture-book biography sheds light on an unconventional path to greatness and humanizes a towering figure in American history.

A juvenile biography of Benjamin Franklin, scientist, inventor, printer, writer, statesman, and Founding Father.

An animated biography of Benjamin Franklin focusing on his roles as scientist and inventor and on his experiments with electricity.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Benjamin Franklin.