Franklin, Benjamin

Ben Franklin Quiz
Test your knowledge of Benjamin Franklin's life and accomplishments with this quiz.
http://reference.aol.com/quizzes/ben_franklin

Benjamin Franklin: A Documentary History
Offers an in-depth look at the many phases of Franklin's life.
http://www.english.udel.edu/lemay/franklin/

Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Many Talents
Second graders present this simple biography complete with a timeline, a collection of sayings, and the story of his experiments with the lightning rod.
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/franklin/franklin.htm

Benjamin Franklin: An Enlightened American
A comprehensive student-produced loon at Franklin's life, including a biography, quotations, anecdotes, interesting facts, and detailed descriptions of his inventions.
http://library.thinkquest.org/22254/home.htm

Benjamin Franklin as A Scientist
Focuses on Franklin's contributions to the world of science. Includes related experiment.
http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/scientst/scientst.html

Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography
The story of the American hero's life in his own words.
http://www.earlyamerica.com/lives/franklin/

Ben's Guide: Benjamin Franklin
Tells about Franklin's contributions as a printer, librarian, inventor, and statesman. Also includes a timeline of his life.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/benfranklin/index.html

The Electric Franklin
A comprehensive look at Franklin's life and the way it continues to shape American thinking and action. Includes biographies, video clips, timeline, articles, and games.
http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/

Encarta: Franklin, Benjamin
Encyclopedia article provides an overview of Franklin's life and the many roles in which he served.
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761576775/Franklin_Benjamin.html

The Energy Planet: Benjamin Franklin
Student-produced site provides a summary of Franklin's life, but focuses on his contributions to the field of electronics.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004471/tep/en/biographies/benjamin_franklin.html

The Invention Dimension: Benjamin Franklin
Brief biographical sketch emphasizes Franklin's role as the first major American inventor.
http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/franklin.html

Quick Biography of Benjamin Franklin
Concise illustrated biography covers the most important aspects of Franklin's life.
http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/info/index.htm

Spectrum Biographies: Benjamin Franklin
Detailed account of Franklin's life written for student audiences.
http://www.incwell.com/Biographies/Franklin.html

The World of Benjamin Franklin
Learn all about the American scientist, inventor, statesman, printer, and philosopher.
http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/

The World of Benjamin Franklin
Timeline, family tree and sections on his career as scientist, inventor, statesman, printer, philosopher, musician and economist.
http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/rotten.html