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Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia by Margaret Cousins

Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia

Margaret Cousins

Random House Children's Books · Paperback · August 12, 1981

Benjamin Franklin was one of the busiest men in the American colonies.

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Who it’s for
A straightforward portrait of Franklin through his work in print, public life, invention, and diplomacy.
Themes
Franklin’s varied colonial careers, Franklin and the Revolutionary War, The influence of Franklin’s sayings
Genres
Historical Biographies for Kids, Colonial & Revolutionary U.S., Science & Tech Biographies for Kids

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About this book

Benjamin Franklin was one of the busiest men in the American colonies. He was a printer, a postmaster, an inventor, a writer, and a diplomat. When the Revolutionary War began, Ben supported America in the Continental Congress. Like the clever adages from his Poor Richard’s Almanac, Ben Franklin still sets an example for Americans today.

Many Hats, One Franklin

A straightforward portrait of Franklin through his work in print, public life, invention, and diplomacy.

Come here for

  • A compact look at Franklin’s many colonial-era roles
  • The familiar wit of Poor Richard’s Almanac

Expect

  • A practical, accessible introduction to a busy public figure
  • A glimpse of Franklin’s example in American life

Where it sits

Science & Tech Biographies for Kids85%
Historical Biographies for Kids55%
Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.54%

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Publisher categories

  • Political Biographies for Kids
  • Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
  • Civics & Government
Authors
Margaret Cousins
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
August 12, 1981
Format
Paperback
Theme
Franklin’s varied colonial careers · Franklin and the Revolutionary War · The influence of Franklin’s sayings
Reading lane
Political Biographies for Kids