Ben Franklin’s Almanac
Modeled on Ben Franklin’s own Poor Richard’s Almanack, this unique scrapbook captures Franklin’s countless accomplishments. Biography and anecdote, cartoon and etching mesh to create a fascinating portrait of this most fascinating man. Anyone interested in the birth of American democracy… or curious about the rise of the U.S. postal system… or wondering how paper money came to be… or wanting to know how Ben Franklin was part of it all, is sure to pore over Ben Franklin’s Almanac.
- About the author: Candace Fleming is the acclaimed author of numerous books for children. She lives in a suburb of Chicago.