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Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions

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Exploring everything from his groundbreaking scientific discoveries and his many useful inventions to his successful career as a writer and printer, this interactive guide reveals the life and times of one of the most famous Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Fun activities and compelling biographical information offer young readers a unique portrait of one of America's most revered and original statesmen. Detailed step-by-step instructions for more than two dozen hands-on projects combine with fascinating facts and trivia to give kids a comprehensive look at the man who not only gave us the lightning rod, bifocals, and the post office, but was also instrumental in securing America's independence from England. Encompassing Franklin's life from childhood to death—and detailing his relationships with historical figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson—this handbook provides an insightful look into colonial America, while teaching kids how to create their own thermometer, letterpress, or Liberty Bell.


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Series: Build It Yourself Publisher: Nomad Press

Kindle Book

  • Release date: September 1, 2007

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781619301252
  • File size: 4941 KB
  • Release date: September 1, 2007

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781619301252
  • File size: 4941 KB
  • Release date: September 1, 2007

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:970
Text Difficulty:5-7

Exploring everything from his groundbreaking scientific discoveries and his many useful inventions to his successful career as a writer and printer, this interactive guide reveals the life and times of one of the most famous Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Fun activities and compelling biographical information offer young readers a unique portrait of one of America's most revered and original statesmen. Detailed step-by-step instructions for more than two dozen hands-on projects combine with fascinating facts and trivia to give kids a comprehensive look at the man who not only gave us the lightning rod, bifocals, and the post office, but was also instrumental in securing America's independence from England. Encompassing Franklin's life from childhood to death—and detailing his relationships with historical figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson—this handbook provides an insightful look into colonial America, while teaching kids how to create their own thermometer, letterpress, or Liberty Bell.


Expand title description text
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Nomad Press

    Kindle Book
    Release date: September 1, 2007

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781619301252
    File size: 4941 KB
    Release date: September 1, 2007

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781619301252
    File size: 4941 KB
    Release date: September 1, 2007

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    Lexile® Measure: 970
    Text Difficulty: 5-7