A biography of the patriot of the Revolution who had many trades, among them silver work, manufacture of copper, casting of bells, engraving, and dentistry.
Ten-year-old Ben Franklin would rather be doing experiments than working in his father's candle shop, so to pass the time, he creates a kite with the hopes that he can cross the lake without swimming a single stroke.
Illustrations and simple text provide young readers with a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of inventor and patriot Benjamin Franklin.
Following their adventure with Benjamin Franklin, Jack and Annie want to learn more about the Founding Father and search out facts about his life and accomplishments, including his electricity kite-flying experiment and his most famous inventions.
Text and photographs present a biography of Gandhi. Born into a middle-class family and trained in law, he devoted his life to achieving social and political change in India.
Contains profiles of fifty American men and women from throughout history who have made exceptional, positive contributions to the world, including artists, activists, aviators, scientists, teachers, musicians, inventors, athletes, journalists, jurists, and others.