Amazing BEN FRANKLIN Inventions
Amazing BEN FRANKLIN Inventions

Author: Carmella Van Vleet

Publisher: Nomad Press

Published: 2007-09-01

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1619301253

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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.

Now & Ben
Now & Ben

Author: Gene Barretta

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 2006-03-07

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1429917318

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The inventions and inspiration of Benjamin Franklin and how they've stood the test of time What would you do if you lived in a community without a library, hospital, post office, or fire department? If you were Benjamin Franklin, you'd set up these organizations yourself. Franklin also designed the lightning rod, suggested the idea of daylight savings time, and invented bifocals-all inspired by his common sense and intelligence. In this informative book, Gene Barretta brings Benjamin Franklin's genius to life, deepening our appreciation for one of the most influential figures in American history. Now & Ben is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Stealing God's Thunder
Stealing God's Thunder

Author: Philip Dray

Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks

Published: 2005-12-27

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0812968107

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“Dray captures the genius and ingenuity of Franklin’s scientific thinking and then does something even more fascinating: He shows how science shaped his diplomacy, politics, and Enlightenment philosophy.” –Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life Today we think of Benjamin Franklin as a founder of American independence who also dabbled in science. But in Franklin’s day, the era of Enlightenment, long before he was an eminent statesman, he was famous for his revolutionary scientific work. Pulitzer Prize finalist Philip Dray uses the evolution of Franklin’s scientific curiosity and empirical thinking as a metaphor for America’s struggle to establish its fundamental values. He recounts how Franklin unlocked one of the greatest natural mysteries of his day, the seemingly unknowable powers of lightning and electricity. Rich in historical detail and based on numerous primary sources, Stealing God’s Thunder is a fascinating original look at one of our most beloved and complex founding fathers.

How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning
How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning

Author: Rosalyn Schanzer

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2002-12-24

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0688169937

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Ben Franklin was the most famous American in the entire world during colonial times. No wonder! After all, the man could do just about anything. Why, he was an author and an athlete and a patriot and a scientist and an inventor to boot. He even found a way to steal the lightning right out of the sky. Is such a thing possible? Is it. Take a look inside and find Ben busy at work on every spread. Then find out how he used his discovery about lightning to make people's lives safer. In an inventive way, Rosalyn Schanzer brings us a brilliant and ever-curious American original.

Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin

Author: Carin T. Ford

Publisher: Enslow Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780766018594

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Profiles a man whose childhood love of reading and desire to know about everything led to a multifaceted career as an inventor, scientist, printer, and statesman.

Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin

Author: Pamela Hill Nettleton

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1404801863

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Give readers a fresh look into the fascinating lives of six famous Americans. This Series is aligned with the Standard, "The History of the United States' Democratic Principles and Values, and the Peoples from Many Cultures Who Contributed to Its Cultural, Economic, and Political Heritage," as required by the National Council for History.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Author: Benjamin Franklin

Publisher: First Avenue Editions ™

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1512405264

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Between 1771 and 1790, American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin sat down to record the important events of his life, from his childhood in Boston to his work as a printer in Philadelphia, to his trips to Paris and his plans for the first public library. The story of the invention of the Franklin stove, the first Poor Richard's Almanac, and his experiments with electricity are all included here. His "Project for Moral Perfection"—a list of desirable virtues and steps to achieve them—influenced the modern self-help genre. Hundreds of years later, Franklin's account of his rise from middle-class obscurity to become a world-renowned scholar and civic figure continues to promote the American Dream. First published in 1791, this unabridged version of Franklin's autobiography is taken from the 1909 copyright edition.

Benjamin Franklin: Scientist and Inventor
Benjamin Franklin: Scientist and Inventor

Author: Eve B Feldman

Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media

Published: 2014-06-30

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 1623341442

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Benjamin Franklin: Scientist, Inventor, Printer, and Statesman describes one of America's leading figures during the American Revolution, discussing his many roles and influences throughout history. After moving to Philadelphia at age 17, Franklin began his journey ʺwithout the least Recommendation to or Knowledge of any Person in the Place, and with very little Money in [his] Pocket.ʺ Soon after, Franklin became one of the most dynamic men of the American colonies, publishing Poor Richard's Almanac as well as several other publications.

Benjamin Franklin's Science
Benjamin Franklin's Science

Author: I. Bernard Cohen

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780674066595

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Examines the scientific work of Benjamin Franklin in fields ranging from heat to astronomy ; provides accounts of the theoretical backgroung of his science, the experiments he performed, and their influence throughout Europe and the U.S.

The Inventor: Benjamin Franklin
The Inventor: Benjamin Franklin

Author: Melissa Settle

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2005-08-03

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 0743900154

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This script is based on the true story of the life of Benjamin Franklin. As a boy, Franklin becomes an apprentice to a printer, but questions about science spark his curiosity. He later becomes one of the most famous and important American inventors. The science connection is inventions and inventors.