Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Just the Series: Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History

Series and Publisher: Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History

Annotation: In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perf... more

Genre: [Physics] [United States history]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #354890

Format: Publisher's Hardcover

Publisher: Capstone

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 01/01/23

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 1-666-33953-9

ISBN 13: 978-1-666-33953-6

Dewey: 537.092

LCCN: 2022029276

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Franklin, Benjamin,. 1706-1790. Juvenile literature.
Franklin, Benjamin,. 1706-1790.
Electricity. History. Juvenile literature.
Electricity. Experiments. Juvenile literature.
Inventors. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Scientists. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Electricity. History.
Electricity. Experiments.
Inventors.
Scientists.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Word Count: 2,254

Reading Level: 4.8

Interest Level: 2-5

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.8 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 520412 / grade: Middle Grades

Guided Reading Level: T

Fountas & Pinnell: T

In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didnt discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover whats real and whats fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.

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