Ben Franklin's Almanac
by Candace Fleming
Franklin's life in scrapbook form: letters, inventions, cartoons, aphorisms, mistakes. Written for young readers, enjoyable for all.
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you want Franklin for a family or a quick introduction.
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you want Isaacson's biography.
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Three things you will actually use
- Curiosity is a habit.
- Self-improvement is a project.
- Humor carries wisdom.
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Our verdict
Franklin, scrapbooked.
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