Bibliograph

Benjamin Franklin and the discovery of electricity, separating fact from fiction, by Megan Cooley Peterson

Type

Label

Benjamin Franklin and the discovery of electricity, separating fact from fiction, by Megan Cooley Peterson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-11, Capstone PressGrades 4-6, Capstone Press

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Benjamin Franklin and the discovery of electricity

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1336004680

Responsibility statement

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Series statement

Fact vs. fiction in U.S. history

Sub title

separating fact from fiction

Summary

"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 didn't discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what's real and what's fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification