Becoming Ben Franklin : How a Candle-Maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty

By: Russell Freedman

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Synopsis: In 1723 Ben Franklin arrived in Philadelphia as a poor and friendless seventeen-year-old who had run away from his family and an apprenticeship in Boston. Sixty-two years later he stepped ashore in nearly the same spot but was greeted by cannons, bells, and a cheering crowd, now a distinguished statesman, renowned author, and world-famous scientist. Freedman's riveting story of how a rebellious apprentice became an American icon comes in an elegantly designed book filled with art and includes a timeline, source notes, bibliography, and index

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 86 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780823423743
Publisher:: Holiday House, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 05/29/14
Copyrighted By:: Russell Freedman
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Grade Levels:: Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade
Submitted By:: Worth Trust
Proofread By:: Worth Trust
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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