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Most people credit Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706-April 17, 1790) with the invention of the lightning rod. But did you know that he also invented bifocals, a simple odometer, and an iron furnace stove? Now, through this 30-minute animated educational video, you can join the remarkable scientist, inventor and statesman as he rewrites human history with passion and inquisitiveness.   Teach children this remarkable story of America’s history.

He negotiated an alliance with France, helped write the Declaration of Independence and was the first to tame lightning. Yet Benjamin Franklin, by his own admission, was far from perfect. HISTORY takes a fresh and informative look at the man behind the myth, a writer, scientist, politician, and ruthless competitor who never made a penny from his achievements and was more comfortable speaking in front of the British Parliament than with his own family. Narrated in a straightforward, conversational...

Additional Details Format: DVD Rating: Not Rated Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 94 Minutes + Extras Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Language: English Studio: A&E Television Networks Genre: Documentary Additional 10% off for History Club Members. Join Now History introduces Instant Expert, an exciting new line of titles offering on-the-spot knowledge to students and lifelong learners on a wide variety of topics. He negotiated an alliance with France, helped write the Declaration of Independence and was the first...

Achieving more than most people could ever dream about, Benjamin Franklin lived a life that shines like a blinding light throughout the history books. Ultimately ending up on the $100 bill, Franklin was known as a scientist, inventor, and writer. The History Channel recounts his life in this absorbing presentation, leaving no stone unturned as they get to grips with the man behind the myth. Narration comes from noted actor Edward Herrmann (INTOLERABLE CRUELTY).

Inventor, writer, businessman, scientist, diplomat, and the face gracing the hundred-dollar bill--this stately figure is the Benjamin Franklin history has taught us to remember. Now, in this revealing yet informal History Channel® presentation, the real man behind the myth is finally brought to light. By his own admission, the man who negotiated an alliance with France, helped write the Declaration of Independence and was the first to tame lightning was far from perfect. A self-promoter and occasionally...

This PBS documentary demonstrates that there was more to Benjamin Franklin than most contemporary observers could imagine. The diversity of Franklin's achievements exceeded even what we know today, going far beyond the inventions, the Almanac, the statesmanship, the diplomacy...and the amorous conquests. Much of the teleplay is told in Franklin's own words, relayed in talking head fashion by two different actors: Dylan Baker as young Ben, and Richard Easton as the elderly Franklin. Other commentary...

This PBS documentary demonstrates that there was more to Benjamin Franklin than most contemporary observers could imagine. The diversity of Franklin's achievements exceeded even what we know today, going far beyond the inventions, the Almanac, the statesmanship, the diplomacy...and the amorous conquests. Much of the teleplay is told in Franklin's own words, relayed in "talking head" fashion by two different actors: Dylan Baker as young Ben, and Richard Easton as the elderly Franklin. Other commentary...

Teach Discipline, Humility, Wisdom and other positive character traits through the Nest Learning DVD on the life of Benjamin Franklin. Ben Franklin watched the lightning in Philadelphia’s night sky, he came up with a brilliant discovery- one that would change the world forever. Now, through this remarkable story, you can join this remarkable scientist, inventor and statesman as he rewrites human history because of his experiments with electricity. Excellent for developing home school curriculum...