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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Bruce Fish A biography of the well known American statesman, inventor, printer, and author of "Poor Richard's Almanacks." OL14854094W
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Lucia Raatma A biography of Benjamin Franklin, a founding father of the United States plus an inventor and scientist best known for his work with lightning and electricity, along with inventing the bifocal glasse… OL15050499W
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Wil Mara A short biography of one of our founding fathers. OL16028935W
Electric Ben Electric Ben Robert Byrd Grades K to 3. OL16416006W
Becoming Ben Franklin Becoming Ben Franklin Russell Freedman In 1723 Ben Franklin arrived in Philadelphia as a poor and friendless seventeen-year-old who had run away from his family and an apprenticeship in Boston. Sixty-two years later he stepped ashore in n… OL16499320W
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Kay Melchisedech Olson,Gordon Purcell,Barbara Schulz Biography of Benjamin Franklin, a great American inventor, statesmen and diplomat as well as one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. In graphic novel format. OL17887094W
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Connie Roop A biography of the noted statesman and inventor, featuring excerpts from his letters, pamphlets, essays, scientific papers, and autobiography. OL1845135W
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Jean Fritz A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States. OL1931478W
Mesmerized Mesmerized Mara Rockliff Discover how Benjamin Franklin s scientific method challenged a certain Dr. Mesmer s mysterious powers in a whimsical look at a true moment in history. Paris had been enamored by Dr. Franz Mesmer's … OL19994220W
Ben Franklin of old Philadelphia Ben Franklin of old Philadelphia Margaret Cousins A biography of the American who became known for his work as a printer, author, inventor, and statesman. OL2604599W
The Story of Benjamin Franklin, Amazing American The Story of Benjamin Franklin, Amazing American Margaret Davidson Describes the life and many notable accomplishments of the American printer, businessman, inventor, community leader, and statesman. OL2618690W
Ben and Me Ben and Me Robert Lawson,Kazuko Komine Benjamin Franklin's fabulous career, as observed and recorded by the great man's intimate friend, Amos the mouse. OL4234947W
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Victoria Sherrow Describes the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, the American statesman, author, and inventor. OL479725W
What is Papa up to now? What is Papa up to now? Miriam Anne Bourne Benjamin Franklin's young daughter describes the various electrical experiments done by her father. OL4958264W
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Colleen Adams A biography of the man renowned for his scientific inventions, popular writings, and political leadership. OL5814806W
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Carin T. Ford Profiles a man whose childhood love of reading and desire to know about everything led to a multifaceted career as an inventor, scientist, printer, and statesman. OL5820066W
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Philip Abraham An easy-to-read biography of the man who was a publisher, inventor, scientist, and one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence. OL5968630W
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Pamela Hill Nettleton Biographies-Kid-friendly biographies invite young readers to take a fresh look into the fascinating lives of famous Americans. OL6027144W
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Randy T. Gosda Describes the life and notable accomplishments of the eighteenth-century American printer, statesman, writer, and inventor. OL6212115W