The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin.(Brief article)(Book review)

From: Children's Digest | Date: March 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin by James Cross Giblin Scholastic Inc. $5.99 US/$8.99 CAN

Do you know what bifocal glasses, security mirrors, and the Franklin Stove all have in common? Benjamin Franklin invented them all. The Amazing Life ...

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