This engaging biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Benjamin Franklin, whose contributions to science, politics, and writing have made a lasting mark on...

A biography of Benjamin Franklin that follows his life from birth, in 1706, to death, in 1790, and covers the work he did as an author, publisher, philosopher, scientist and diplomat as well as his contributions to the United States Constitution.