Benjamin Franklin, American genius: his life and ideas, with 21 activities
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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 America’s 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 Almanack and how he founded the colonies’ first lending library, volunteer fire company, and postal service. Additionally, his life in science is also highlighted, from his 1751 book Experiments and Observations on Electricity to his proof a year later that lightning was an electrical discharge. Activities range from designing and printing an almanac cover and playing a simple glass armonica (a Franklin invention) to experimenting with static electricity and building a barometer. The text also features a time line, glossary, Web and travel resources, and reading list...
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Franklin, Benjamin
Franklin, Benjamin, -- 1706-1790 -- Juvenile literature
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Scientists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Scientists -- United States -- Biography -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- Juvenile literature
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Statesmen -- United States -- Biography -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- Juvenile literature
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Biography & Autobiography
Franklin, Benjamin
Franklin, Benjamin, -- 1706-1790 -- Juvenile literature
Franklin, Benjamin, -- 1706-1790 -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- Juvenile literature
History
Inventors
Inventors -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Inventors -- United States -- Biography -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- Juvenile literature
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Printers
Printers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Printers -- United States -- Biography -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- Juvenile literature
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Scientists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Scientists -- United States -- Biography -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- Juvenile literature
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Statesmen -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Statesmen -- United States -- Biography -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- Juvenile literature
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