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Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions: You Can Build Yourself
Contributor(s): Van Vleet, Carmella (Author)
ISBN: 0977129470     ISBN-13: 9780977129478
Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
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Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2007
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Annotation: 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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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Inventions
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Experiments & Projects
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical
Dewey: 507.8
Lexile Measure: 970
Series: Build It Yourself
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.04" W x 9.94" (0.69 lbs) 128 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 18th Century
 
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Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9 and up to the life and times of one of America's greatest thinkers with over 25 hands-on building projects and activities. From his groundbreaking scientific discoveries and inventions to his career as a writer, printer, and politician, Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions gives young readers a comprehensive look at the man who gave us the lightning rod, the armonica, bifocals, the post office, the first public library, Poor Richard's Almanac, and so much more. Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions provides detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for creating each project. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects and teach readers about the courage, creativity, and determination of Ben Franklin and a young America coming into its own.