Brandon Marie Miller

Capturing the essence of this exceptional individual through his original writings and hands-on activities from his era, this resource tells the rich story of one of Americas most celebrated Founding Fathers. Beginning with his time as a young printer, this engaging narrative details how Benjamin Franklin became a celebrity with the publication of Poor Richard: An Almanac and how he founded the colonies first lending library, volunteer fire company,...

Drawing heavily from the original letters and papers of Thomas Jefferson and his contemporaries, this resource chronicles the world of the Founding Father who wrote the Declaration of Independence. From his early critiques of the colonial policies of Great Britain and King George III to his governmental roles as the first secretary of state, the minister to France, and the third president of the United States, Jefferson's groundbreaking achievements...

George Washington comes alive in a fascinating activity book that introduces the leader to whom citizens turned again and again to lead them through eight long years of war, to guide them as they wrote a new Constitution, and to act as the new nations first executive leader. Children will learn how, shortly after his death in 1799, people began transforming George Washington from a man into a myth. However, Washington was a complex individual who,...