Benjamin Franklin |
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| Author:
| Streissguth, Thomas
Streissguth, Tom |
| Series title: | Biography Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8225-4997-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2002 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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Benjamin Franklin was one of the US's founding,fathers, and yet he was once a homeless runaway.,But the dedication, intelligence and perseverance,he used to rise out of poverty to become one of,the wealthiest and most respected members of,Philadelphia's society are the same qualities that,helped him lead the US to independence. Here, with,highly accessible text and many engaging b/w and,colour illustrations, readers will discover not,only Franklin's character and...
More DescriptionBenjamin Franklin was one of the US's founding,fathers, and yet he was once a homeless runaway.,But the dedication, intelligence and perseverance,he used to rise out of poverty to become one of,the wealthiest and most respected members of,Philadelphia's society are the same qualities that,helped him lead the US to independence. Here, with,highly accessible text and many engaging b/w and,colour illustrations, readers will discover not,only Franklin's character and wide-ranging,achievements, but also the momentous events in,which he played such a critical role. Ages 11-16