Ben Franklin's Big Splash: The Mostly True Story of His First Invention

By: Barb Rosenstock

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Synopsis: A National Science Teachers Association, Best STEM BookHere is the story of Ben Franklin's first invention, his journey through the scientific method, and the surprising successes that result when you're willing to make mistakes.Every inventor has to start somewhere, and one of the greatest innovators in our history was no exception. Ben Franklin developed his first invention while doing what he loved best: swimming! Barb Rosenstock's rhythmic, whimsical style is the perfect complement to S. D. Schindler's pen and ink and watercolor illustrations. Together they recreate history in an engaging and unique way. Both author and illustrator worked closely with Franklin experts, and the book includes Franklin quotes, an extensive author's note, timeline, and bibliography.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 32 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781635924428
Related ISBNs:: 9781620914465
Publisher:: Astra Publishing House
Date of Addition:: 11/13/22
Copyrighted By:: byBarbRosenstock
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Science, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction, Technology
Grade Levels:: Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
Reading Age:: 7–10
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.