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1) Benjamin Franklin

Author

Mara, Wil

Series

Rookie biographies
Rookie biography

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2002]

Language

English

Description

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Briefly introduces the life of Benjamin Franklin, touching on his inventions and his contributions to the city of Philadelphia as well as to the newly formed United States of America.

2) A picture book of Benjamin Franklin

Author

Adler, David A

Series

Picture book biography

Publisher

Holiday House

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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Surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his work as an inventor and statesman.

3) Benjamin Franklin: scientist and statesman

Author

Haugen, Brenda

Series

Signature lives

Publisher

Compass Point Books

Pub. Date

[2005]

Language

English

Description

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Profiles the life of Benjamin Franklin and his leadership as a politician and scientist.

4) Who was Ben Franklin?

Author

Fradin, Dennis B

Series

Who was-- ?
Who was ?
Who was ?

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap

Pub. Date

[2002]

Language

English

Description

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A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, publisher, inventor, scientist, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

5) Ben Franklin's almanac: being a true account of the good gentleman's life

Author

Fleming, Candace

Publisher

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

2003.

Language

English

Description

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Brings together eighteenth century etchings, artifacts, and quotations to create the effect of a scrapbook of the life of Benjamin Franklin.

6) Alexander Hamilton: from orphan to founding father

Author

Kulling, Monica

Series

Step into reading. Step 3 book

Publisher

Random House

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

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Presents an introduction to the life and achievements of Alexander Hamilton, including his early years as an orphan in the West Indies, his role in the Revolutionary War and his contributions as America's first secretary of the treasury.

7) Benjamin Franklin's wise words: how to work smart, play well, and make real friends

Author

Franklin, Benjamin

Publisher

National Geographic Partners

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

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Presents a collection of the Founding Fathers famous quotes as culled from Poor Richards Almanack, his personal letters and other writings, and offers advice on subjects ranging from good citizenship and manners to friendship and happiness.