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Author:

Peterson, Megan Cooley, author.

Title:

Benjamin Franklin and the discovery of electricity : separating fact from fiction / by Megan Cooley Peterson.

Publisher:

Capstone Pressan imprint of Capstone,

Copyright Date:

2023

Description:

32 pages : color ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Franklin, Benjamin--1706-1790--Juvenile literature.
Electricity--History--Juvenile literature.
Electricity--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Inventors--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Scientists--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

ISBN:

1666339539
9781666339536

LCCN:

2022029276

Locations:

OJPC027 -- Corning Public Library (Corning) — J 537.092 PET

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

HPPD845 -- Orange City Public Library (Orange City)