The Ben Franklin Book of Easy and Incredible Experiments
J/507.8/BEN
The title says it all. There are lots of experiments using common and inexpensive objects. The book also tells a little about his life. (1995)
Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions You Can Build Yourself
by Carmella Van Vleet
J/608/VAN
A well-documented life history of Benjamin Franklin along with instructions on building models of some of his inventions. (2007)
Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin
by Gene Barretta
J/609.2/BAR
From bifocals and daylight savings time to post offices and lightning rods, the incredible inventions and ingenuity of Benjamin Franklin are presented in this informative celebration of one of the nation's most beloved figures. (2006)
Ben Franklin's Almanac: Being a True Account of the Good Gentleman’s Life
by Candace Fleming
J/973.3/FLE
This book brings together eighteenth century etchings, artifacts, and quotations to create the effect of a scrapbook of Franklin's life. (2003)
Benjamin Franklin
by Ingri D'Aulaire and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire J/92/FRANKLIN
Benjamin Franklin
by Susan Gregson J/92/FRANKLIN
Benjamin Franklin
by Connie Roop J/92/FRANKLIN
Benjamin Franklin
by Rod Espinosa J/92/FRANKLIN
The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin
by James Giblin J 92 FRANKLIN BENJAMIN
This illustrated biography presents the life of Franklin and his many accomplishments. (2006)
How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning
by Rosalyn Schanzer J 92 FRANKLIN BENJAMIN
Franklin was the most famous American during colonial times. He did many great things and even found a way to steal the lightning right out of the sky! (2002)
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
by Jean Fritz J 92 FRANKLIN BENJAMIN
This biography has a humorous twist. It depicts the life of Benjamin Franklin and his accomplishments as printer, inventor and statesman. (1996)
Who Was Ben Franklin?
by Dennis Brindell Fradin J 92 FRANKLIN BENJAMIN
Chronicles the life of the man who was a publisher, inventor, scientist, and one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence. The illustrations are terrific. (2002)
A Dangerous Engine: Benjamin Franklin from Scientist to Diplomat
by Joan Dash J/DAS
Although he devoted the last twenty-five years of his life to affairs of state and became America's first foreign diplomat, Benjamin Franklin's first love was always science. (2006)
Ben Franklin's Fame
by Stacia Deutsch J/DEU
When Babs Magee successfully convinces Benjamin Franklin to quit his scientific work, Abigail and her time traveling friends in the third-grade must find Benjamin, stop Babs, and save history. (2006)
The Hatmaker's Sign
by Candace Fleming JE/FLE
To heal the hurt pride of Thomas Jefferson as Congress makes changes to his Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin tells his friend the story of a hatmaker and his sign. (1998)
Let's Go To Philadelphia
by Patricia Reilly Giff J/GIF
In an easy-to-read storybook that includes maps and a guide to museums, landmarks, monuments, and other sights in the city, Ms. Rooney's class tours historic Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence, and more. (1998)
Qwerty Stevens, Back In Time
by Dan Gutman J/GUT
After accidentally sucking Benjamin Franklin into twenty-first-century New Jersey with his Anytime Anywhere machine, thirteen-year-old Qwerty Stevens and his best friend almost wind up stuck in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 when they try to send him back. (2002)
Ben and Me
by Robert Lawson J/LAW
Amos, a poor church mouse, becomes Ben Franklin's cherished companion and valued advisor. Also available in video (1988)
These biographies, with great pictures and easy to understand facts, would be perfect for children in grades kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Benjamin Franklin
by Lucia Raatma E92/FRANKLIN
Benjamin Franklin
by Randy Gosda E92/FRANKLIN
A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin
by David Adler E92/FRANKLIN
Benjamin Franklin and His First Kite
by Stephen Krensky ER/KRE
Young Ben loves doing experiments and can't wait to test out his new idea on a kite. (2002)
Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares
by Frank Murphy ER/MUR
Description of book.
John, Paul, George and Ben
by Lane Smith E/SMI
This book is a very humorous look at five of our founding fathers when they were boys. (2006)
Benjamin Franklin
DVD/J/92/FRANKLIN