Bibliograph

Benjamin Franklin, revolutionary inventor, Maria Mihalik Higgins

Type

Label

Benjamin Franklin, revolutionary inventor, Maria Mihalik Higgins

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 121) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Benjamin Franklin

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

80461206

Responsibility statement

Maria Mihalik Higgins

Series statement

Sterling biographies

Sub title

revolutionary inventor

Summary

An introduction to the life and career of the statesman, inventor, scientist, and printer Benjamin Franklin

Table Of Contents

Introduction : a man of many legacies -- The roots of greatness -- Ben learns his trade -- A bigger future beckons -- Building bridges in London -- Philadelphia, a perfect fit -- For the good of all mankind -- Healthy, wealthy, and wise -- Sparks of invention -- Trouble with the French and Indians -- An American in London -- Taxation without representation -- Declaring independence -- Life in France -- The printer's story ends

Target audience

juvenile

Classification