It DOES make the whole issue of understanding the autobiography quite irrelevant.However, if you have to take a quotes tests on the book, i don't recommend. Other then that, I now know the autobiography of benjamin Franklin, It helped alot! Use it - not necessarily with the full book.

One of m friends were showing me this book when we were talking about genetics and stuff. I became intrested of it and borrowed it for a couple of weeks. This book led me into the world of genetic principles, possibilities and etics in no time. The language is in a medium level, quit easy to understand even for a swedish teacher. It is perfect if you study fundamental genetics or want to now what genetics is all about.

Carrier's first book is a great starting place for the new bee keeper; it is also a great reference for the neophyte. The photos are very relevant and clear. This book does lack in some advanced bee issues, but the subsequent book by Carrier picks up those topics. If you are new to bee keeping this very practical book will assist and guide you through the wonders of the hive.

I found the book very good for younger kids. It is a good introduction to Ben Franklin for those who know little about his life as a young man. Easy to read and is a level 2.

This is the third in the Brains and Parker McGoohan series. Brains's time machine takes her and Parker to 1752 Philadelphia where they learn of a plot to destroy Benjamin Franklin's reputation. Well-written, this novel is an easy read for 3rd and 4th graders. The story itself is fairly predictable, but along the way, readers learn some of Franklin's contributions to science as well as various electricity terms. As a teacher, I was originally interested in the novel as a resource of historical fiction, but I found it to be good reading material to review various science concepts.

As a homeschool teacher I find this book a great tool for simple, yet effective experiments. The book contains detailed information about a variety of science subjects, including: weather, electricity, light and sight, paper and printing, etc.

Benjamin Franklin and his young apprentice (illegitimate son) are off on another adventure in 18th c London -- this time during the Christmas season in "Benjamin Franklin and a Case of Christmas Murder." I enjoyed the mystery on several levels. First, it's an old-fashioned mystery with enough clues given for readers to try to guess the outcome. Second, the holiday traditions of stirring the pudding, decorating with greenery and Morris dancers, add an additional colorful element. And third, there are numerous references to actual people and concerns of Franklin's years in England.

I bought this book at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia and I came to amazon.com to buy more books in the series. "Benjamin Franklin Takes the Case" is the first in a series of historical mysteries featuring -- surprise! -- Benjamin Franklin. His side-kick is Nicolas Handy, a young boy-of-work who Franklin rescues from a truly sinister situation in a London printshop. When Franklin arrives at the shop of Eben Inch, Printer, he discovers that the proprietor has been murdered. It turns out that Mr. Inch was the only person in the household who offered young Nick any kindness. Everyone else -- Dora Inch, her daughter Tilda, the apprentice Buck Duffin -- treated him horribly, so Mr. Franklin rescues him. Together, they set out to solve the mystery of Mr. Inch's murder.

I really enjoyed this book. It is extremely well-written, with interesting characters and a plausible mystery. It reminded me a lot of the Bruce Alexander series that features Sir John Fielding. In fact, Fielding is a character in "Benjamin Franklin Takes the Case." I'm anxious to read the next book in the series.

This is a fascinating book about a fascinating man. Quite impressive put together with a multitude of great primary sources and vision. Here's the skinny: Franklin was a stud -- so read this book.

The layout of this "First Biographies" series is suitable for children in first to third grade, or for people just learning to read. The information presented on Franklin (and the other famous historical Americans) is fairly slim, but that's to be expected in book for first-timers. The information is simple and accurate, and easy to understand for those new students.