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Benjamin Franklin
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Grade Level: 6 and Up (ages 11 and up)
ISBN: 0486290735
Page Count: 144
Dimensions: 5 3/16 x 8 1/4
One of the most popular works of American literature, this charming self-portrait has been translated into nearly every language. It covers Franklin's life up to his prewar stay in London as representative of the Pennsylvania Assembly, including his boyhood years, work as a printer, experiments with electricity, political career, much more.

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