Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

California

"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of American statesman and inventor Benjamin Franklin"--Provided by publisher.

Benjamin Franklin: An American Genius

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Missouri

An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos

Ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? As it turns out, the great inventor Benjamin Franklin got his best ideas from a mouse named Amos! Funny, interesting and wise, this classic tale has been a favorite for generations. Once you've met Amos and read his account, you'll never think of Ben Franklin-or American history-quite the same way.

Explore this historical time period even further in this new edition of award-winning author Robert Lawson's classic tale, with additional bonus material, including a map of Ben Franklin's travels!
Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin was one of the most famous inventors in American history, and according to this amusing book, he got most of his ideas--the good ones at any rate--from a mouse! Funny, interesting and wise, Ben and Me is a classic American story that has been read by generations of young people. Once you've met Amos the mouse, you'll always remember Benjamin Franklin a little differently than the history books do.


Ben and Me

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Pennsylvania

The Revolutionary Generation

"Ellis focuses on six discrete moments that exemplify the most crucial issues facing the fragile new nation: Burr and Hamilton's deadly duel, and what may have really happened; Hamilton, Jefferson, and Madison's secret dinner, during which the seat of the permanent capital was determined in exchange for passage of Hamilton's financial plan; Franklin's petition to end the "peculiar institution" of slaves - his last public act - and Madison's efforts to quash it; Washington's precedent-setting Farewell Address, announcing his retirement from public office and offering his country some final advice; Adams's difficult term as Washington's successor and his alleged scheme to pass the presidency on to his son; and finally, Adams and Jefferson's renewed correspondence at the end of their lives, in which they compared their different views of the Revolution and its legacy."--BOOK JACKET.

Founding Brothers

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David A. Adler

Michigan

Recounts the life of the scientist, inventor, and statesman who wanted to be remembered simply as "B. Franklin, printer."

B. Franklin Printer

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Times magazine full exploration of Benjamin Franklin. 

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Connecticut

An Illustrated History of His Life and Times

Benjamin Franklin 

Gene Barretta

Tennessee

The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin

The inventions and inspiration of Benjamin Franklin and how they've stood the test of time

What would you do if you lived in a community without a library, hospital, post office, or fire department? If you were Benjamin Franklin, you'd set up these organizations yourself. Franklin also designed the lightning rod, suggested the idea of daylight savings time, and invented bifocals-all inspired by his common sense and intelligence. In this informative book, Gene Barretta brings Benjamin Franklin's genius to life, deepening our appreciation for one of the most influential figures in American history.

Now & Ben is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Now and Ben

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Minnesota

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Virginia

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New York

Vintage hardcover book aout Benjamin Franklin 

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Texas

One of the most popular works of American literature, this charming self-portrait has been translated into nearly every language. It covers Franklin's life up to his prewar stay in London as representative of the Pennsylvania Assembly, including his boyhood years, work as a printer, experiments with electricity, political career, much more.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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The Most Dangerous Man in America

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Benjamin Franklin

Kenneth A. Silverman

OTHER WRITINGS INCLUDE: A RECEIPT TO MAKE A NEW ENGLAND FUNERAL ELEGY; ADVICE TO A FRIEND ON CHOOSING A MISTRESS; THE SPEECH OF MISS POLLY BAKER; HOW TO SECURE HOUSES, &C. FROM LIGHTNING; THE KITE EXPERIMENT; THE WAY TO WEALTH; AN EDICT BY THE KING OF PRUSSIA; THE MORALS OF CHESS (EXCERPT); THE ELYSIAN FIELDS; INFORMATION TO THOSE WHO WOULD REMOVE TO AMERICA (EXCERPT); AN ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY; A MISCELLANY OF FRANKLIN'S OPINIONS.

Benjamin Franklin: The Autobiography and Other Writings (Penguin Books Edition, 1986)

Starting with the historical background of calligraphy and the art's basics—materials and equipment needed and techniques such as ruling the paper, strokes, pen angles, and letters—then progressing through the most common handwriting styles, this is the perfect handbook for helping the first-time calligrapher develop and create a personal calligraphic style and enjoy the art of beautiful writing. Every letter—whether uncial, foundation, gothic, italic, sharpened italic, or copperplate—is drawn out in stroke order with advice on letter and word spacing, all shown in clear, step-by-step photographs.

Massachusetts

This biography of America's first "jack of all trades"--a noted statesman, inventor, newspaper publisher, and scientist--features excerpts from Franklin's own letters, pamphlets, essays, scientific papers, and autobiography.

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Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares

Library withdrawn book. Book has some pencil marks

A biography of patriot Benjamin Franklin, from his Boston boyhood to his years as inventor and diplomat.

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R. Conrad Stein

Light shelf-wear including small bend on corner of back cover. Pages unmarked. First printing.

South Carolina

Inventor, Statesman, and Patriot

Life of Benjamin Franklin-Statesman, patriot and inventor.

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In lively, full-color illustrations, this picture book chronicles the life ofa writer, scientist, inventor, and statesman.

A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin

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Ohio

An American Life

Presents a portrait of Benjamin Franklin as a scientist, inventor, diplomat, writer, business strategist, and statesman while tracing his life as one of America's Founding Fathers.

Joseph J. Ellis

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Benjamin Franklin's writings represent a long career of literary, scientific and political efforts over a lifetime which extended nearly the entire eighteenth century. This volume includes Franklin's reflections on such diverse questions as philosophy and religion, social status, electricity, American national characteristics, war, and the status of women. Nearly sixty years separate the earliest writings from the latest, an interval during which Franklin was continually balancing between the puritan values of his upbringing and the modern American world to which his career served as prologue.

This edition provides a new text of the Autobiography, established with close reference to Franklin's original manuscript. It also includes a new transcription of the 1726 journal and several pieces which have recently been identified as Franklin's own work.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators.

The Autobiography and Other Writings

Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography 

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Benjamin Franklin felt stifled at his brother’s Boston print shop, so he ran away to seek his fortune in Philadelphia. Before long, he’d become one of the most famous people in the American colonies — a respected author, publisher, philosopher, scientist, and diplomat. Find out about the amazing accomplishments of this candlemaker’s son, from his experiments with electricity to his contributions to the Constitution of the United States.

A Photographic Story of a Life

Filled with archival photographs and amazing fact boxes, this groundbreaking series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters.

DK Biography: Benjamin Franklin tells the story of the famous statesman's remarkable life, from his early childhood and upbringing through his scientific experiments, his politically active years in the U.S. and France, to his death and legacy.

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