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His father, josiah franklin 16571745, a native of england, was a candle and soap maker who married twice and had 17 children. History pals series written by candace fleming illustrated by mark fearing. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This book was easy and fun, but very factual at the same time. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an authora.
His father, josiah franklin, was a tallow chandler who married twice, and of his seventeen children benjamin was the youngest son. We see franklin leaning on a cane, gazing out from his. It is the best biography of benjamin franklin that ive ever read. Who was ben franklin brindell fradin, dennis, who hq, o. The book is as well written and a joy to read as the jobs biography. Ibpa benjamin franklin awards home ibpa book award. How does benjamin franklin relate to fahrenheit 451.
The book is brought to a poignant conclusion by one of many fine inkandwatercolor drawings by dusan petricic. Benjamin franklin 17061790 was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor, diplomat, a founding father and a leading figure of early american history. One of the foremost of the founding fathers, he helped draft the declaration of independence and was one of its signers, he represented the united states in france during the american revolution, and he was a delegate to the constitutional convention. Oct 24, 2017 support the author by purchasing the book here. Isaac watts, the psalms of david, imitated, seventh edition philadelphia. He acquired them throughout his life, for, as he noted in his autobiography, from a child i was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out in. Thus his account brings the reader to the point at which franklins activity becomes international in scope and the proper concern of professional historians. He didnt patent any of his many inventions, letting people use his ideas for free. Series information with straightforward language and illustrations on nearly every page, the who was series invites kids to explore history by learning about.
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