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A spark of curiosity, a life of ideas, and a voice that still speaks across the centuries. Benjamin Franklin returns to readers with renewed vigour, ready to spark young minds and curious hearts alike. This edition presents a clear, accessible portrait that blends biography for kids with the depth of a juvenile nonfiction biography. Set against colonial america and the bustling streets of colonial philadelphia, it is a story of invention and science legacy, public virtue and wit, and the stubborn pursuit of knowledge. The book's themes speak to teachers, classrooms, and curious households, inviting young readers into a complete illustrated edition that balances narrative life with historical context. It's a timeless study in character, curiosity, and civic imagination, anchored by a figure whose inventive spirit shaped a nation. Historically significant and richly perceptive, this work stands as a classic american biographies milestone, offering a measured yet vivid encounter with one of the era's most influential minds. For casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike, it remains a powerful window into early American life, ideas, and public life. The rediscovery by Alpha Editions preserves not just a book, but a culture and a conversation-for today's readers and future generations. Out of print for decades, now republished; more than a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure within the young readers collection.
- Author:
- Robin Mckown
- Publisher:
- Alpha Edition
- Publication Date:
- Jul 05, 2021
- Number of pages:
- 122 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 9354841295
- ISBN-13:
- 9789354841293