| Benjamin Franklin, American Genius: His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities Volume 28 Contributor(s): Miller, Brandon Marie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1556527578 ISBN-13: 9781556527579 Publisher: Chicago Review Press OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: Capturing the essence of this exceptional individual through his original writings and hands-on activities from his era, this resource tells the rich story of one of America's most celebrated Founding Fathers. Beginning with his time as a young printer, this engaging narrative details how Benjamin Franklin became a celebrity with the publication of "Poor Richard: An Almanack" and how he founded the colonies' first lending library, volunteer fire company, and postal service. Additionally, his life in science is also highlighted, from his 1751 book "Experiments and Observations on Electricity" to his proof a year later that lightning was an electrical discharge. Activities range from designing and printing an almanac cover and playing a simple glass armonica (a Franklin invention) to experimenting with static electricity and building a barometer. The text also features a time line, glossary, Web and travel resources, and reading list for further study. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2009012456 |
| Series: For Kids |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 8.52" W x 10.96" (1.04 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Benjamin Franklin was a 17-year-old runaway when he arrived in Philadelphia in 1723. Yet within days he'd found a job at a local print shop, met the woman he would eventually marry, and even attracted the attention of Pennsylvania's governor. A decade later, he became a colonial celebrity with the publication of Poor Richard: An Almanack and would go on to become one of America's most distinguished Founding Fathers. Franklin established the colonies' first lending library, volunteer fire company, and postal service, and was a leading expert in the study of electricity. He represented the Pennsylvania colony in London but returned to help draft the Declaration of Independence. The new nation then named him Minister to France, where he helped secure financial and military aide for the breakaway republic.Author Brandon Marie Miller captures the essence of this exceptional individual through both his original writings and hands-on activities from the era. Readers will design and print an almanac cover, play a simple glass armonica (a Franklin invention), experiment with static electricity, build a barometer, and more. The text also includes a time line, glossary, Web and travel resources, and reading list for further study. |