The story of Benjamin Franklin, told for young children, presents various incidents from his life and career.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is one of America's most famous memoirs. In this text, Ben Franklin shares his life story and details his attempts to build a life of good habits and virtues. His plan for self-improvement was one of the first "self help" books and his role as a founder of the United States is given a personal perspective. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes

Many students know the story of Ben Franklin’s famed electricity experiment, but do they understand how influential he was in the formation of the United States? Through simple but engaging narrative, this fully illustrated volume leads readers through Franklin’s childhood, his diverse interests and accomplishments, and the role he played in the American Revolution and creation of an independent nation.

As an inventor, statesman, philosopher, and writer, Benjamin Franklin left his mark on American life in innumerable ways. Full-color photos, primary source imagery, and easy-to-read text paint a portrait of Franklin’s life from his early days as a printer’s apprentice to his final days as a diplomat in France during the Revolutionary War. Franklin was also one of the framers of the Declaration of Independence, and this book will help students understand what the document has meant to our country’s history.

Benjamin Franklin was one of America’s most inventive Founding Fathers. He wrote books, tinkered with machines, and created entire new professions with his work. This book is full of fun facts and tantalizing trivia about his inventions, his ideas, and how he became one of the most influential Founding Fathers involved in the birth of America. The book also explores some of his strange medical beliefs, his printing industry, and some of the friendships he made during his time in America, giving readers a fuller appreciation for one of America’s most famous—and cherished—citizens.

"With law shall our land be settled, and with lawlessness wasted." - The Saga of Njal, chapter 69. Saga Six Pack 7 is a sizzling smorgasbord of sagas for fans of Viking literature and history. Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic by Thomas Wentworth Higginson. Saga of King Harald Grafeld and of Earl Hakon Son of Sigurd by Snorri Sturluson. The Death of Baldur by Jean Song. The Story of the Magic Mead by Emilie Kip Baker. The Viking's Code by Florence Holbrook. The Pre-Columbian Discovery of America by the Northmen by Benjamin Franklin DeCosta.