Amazing BEN FRANKLIN Inventions : You Can Build Yourself.
Title:
Amazing BEN FRANKLIN Inventions : You Can Build Yourself.
Author:
Van Vleet, Carmella.
ISBN:
9781619301252
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (151 pages)
Series:
Build It Yourself
Contents:
Cover -- Table of Contents -- Timeline -- Introduction -- Swim Paddles -- Pennsylvania Fireplace -- Armonica -- Bifocals, the Long Arm, and The Library Company of Philadelphia -- Printing Press -- Paper Money -- Poor Richard's Almanac -- The Gulf Stream Map -- Electricity and the Lightning Rod -- The Union Fire Company and The Pennsylvania Hospital -- The University of Pennsylvania, Street Improvements, and Daylight Savings Time -- Postal Service -- The Declaration of Independence -- The Constitution of the United States and the Treaty of Alliance -- Glossary -- Resources -- Index.
Abstract:
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.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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