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The science and technology of Ben Franklin / Alicia Z. Klepeis ; illustrated by Micah Rauch.

Klepeis, Alicia, 1971- (author.). Rauch, Micah, (illustrator.).

Summary:
Explore the life of one of Colonial America's most fascinating citizens and scientific pioneer, Benjamin Franklin. Discover what it might have been like to be a young person during the eighteenth century, when work and entertainment looked much different from today. Includes hands-on activities.
A science biography that examines the life and work of Ben Franklin and offers kids the opportunity to make their own designs and inventions with hands-on activities.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781647410155
  • ISBN: 1647410150
  • Physical Description: v, 122 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
  • Publisher: Norwich, VT : Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications, [2021]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Inspires interest in STEAM" -- Back cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 116) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Meet Benjamin Franklin -- The science of spare time -- Heat & light -- Zap: it's electric! -- Home is where design happens -- Mailings & maps -- Health.
Target Audience Note:
910L Lexile
Ages 9-12.
Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 > Juvenile literature.
Inventors > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Science > History > Juvenile literature.
Technology > History > Juvenile literature.
Science > History > 18th century > Juvenile literature.
Technology > History > 18th century > Juvenile literature.
Science > Experiments > Juvenile literature.
Science projects > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Biographies.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 1 of 2 copies available at SPARK Libraries. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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