Benjamin Franklin and the discovery of electricity : separating fact from fiction [Fact vs. Fiction In U.S. History]by Peterson, Megan Cooley 

Paperback(Capstone Press, 2023)


Publication Date: 01/01/2023

BTSB #: 710751 Available

Dewey: 537.092/NAges: 8-11   
AR: 4.8 MG Lexile: 770 F&P: T

Genres:

Subjects: Franklin, Benjamin,|d1706-1790 Electricity - History Electricity - Experiments Inventors - United States - Biography Scientists - United States - Biography

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.

Priority: 12    Item No:     Comment: 

I am Benjamin Franklin [Ordinary people change the world]by Meltzer, Brad 

BTSB Prebound(Dial Books for Young Readers, 2020)


Publication Date: 09/29/2020

BTSB #: 636188 Available

Dewey: 973.3092/BAges: 6-8   
AR: 4 LG Lexile: 610

Genres:

Subjects: Franklin, Benjamin,|d1706-1790 Founding Fathers of the United States Statesmen - Biography Publishers - Biography United States - History|y1600-1775, Colonial period - Biography United States - History|y1775-1783, Revolution - Biography

Summary: The story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S.

Priority: 12    Item No:     Comment: 

It's up to you, Ben Franklin [It's up to you]by Hirschfeld, Tom 

BTSB Prebound(Crown Books for Young Readers, 2019)


Publication Date: 12/10/2019

BTSB #: 446866 Available

Dewey: 973.3092/BAges: 8-12   
Lexile: 1070 F&P: Z

Genres:

Subjects: Franklin, Benjamin,|d1706-1790 Statesmen - United States - Biography Printers - United States - Biography

Summary: History meets humor in this interactive Benjamin Franklin biography. Laugh and learn as this American hero make the toughest choices of his life.

Priority: 12    Item No:     Comment: 

Soy Benjamin Franklin [Gente Comun Y Corriente Que Cambio El Mundo (Ordinary People Change The World)]by Meltzer, Brad 

BTSB PreboundSPANISH(Vista, 2024)


Publication Date: 04/21/2023

BTSB #: 636479 Available

Dewey: 973.3092/BAges: 6-8   
AR: 3.6 LG

Genres:

Subjects: Franklin, Benjamin,|d1706-1790 Founding Fathers of the United States Statesmen - Biography Publishers - Biography Spanish language - Reading materials United States - History|y1600-1775, Colonial period - Biography United States - History|y1775-1783, Revolution - Biography

Summary: The story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. In Spanish.

Priority: 12    Item No:     Comment: 

Soy Benjamin Franklin [Gente Comun Y Corriente Que Cambio El Mundo (Ordinary People Change The World)]by Meltzer, Brad 

PaperbackSPANISH(Vista, 2024)


Publication Date: 04/20/2023

BTSB #: 636482 Available

Dewey: 973.3092/BAges: 6-8   
AR: 3.6 LG

Genres:

Subjects: Franklin, Benjamin,|d1706-1790 Founding Fathers of the United States Statesmen - Biography Publishers - Biography Spanish language - Reading materials United States - History|y1600-1775, Colonial period - Biography United States - History|y1775-1783, Revolution - Biography

Summary: The story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. In Spanish.

Priority: 12    Item No:     Comment: 

What's the big idea, Ben Franklin? by Fritz, Jean 

Paperback(Puffin Books, 2009)


Publication Date: 05/07/1996

BTSB #: 689590 Available

Dewey: 973.3/BAges: 7-12   
AR: 5.5 MG RC: 4.6 3-5 Lexile: 830 F&P: S

Genres:

Subjects: Franklin, Benjamin,|d1706-1790 Politicians

Summary: Biography of the 18th-century statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the U.S.

Priority: 12    Item No:     Comment: 

What's the big idea, Ben Franklin? : and other stories of famous Americans

Audio Book(Findaway World, LLC, 2011)


Publication Date: 01/01/2006

BTSB #: P01587 Available

Dewey: 973.4092/BAges: 5-8   


Genres:

Subjects: Franklin, Benjamin,|d1706-1790 Adams, Samuel,|d1722-1803 Statesmen Humorous fiction United States - History|y1775-1783, Revolution - Fiction

Summary: John, Paul, George & Ben: This humorous & factual history of five lads, who grew up to become Founding Fathers. What's the big idea, Ben Franklin?: Ben Franklin's joy of living, new ideas, his humor & ingenuity will capture children's attention. Why don't you get a horse, Sam Adams?: In colonial America, Samuel Adams wasn't interested in having a horse until his cousin John told him riding would be good for the country.

Priority: 12    Item No:     Comment: 

Who was Ben Franklin? [Who Was?]by Fradin, Dennis B. 

BTSB Prebound(Grosset & Dunlap, 2002)

BTSB #: 349856 Available

Dewey: 973.3/BAges: 8-12   
AR: 4.4 MG RC: 3.2 3-5 Lexile: 600 F&P: S

Genres:

Subjects: Franklin, Benjamin,|d1706-1790 Statesmen Inventors

Summary: A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, publisher, inventor, scientist, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.