Amazing BEN FRANKLIN Inventions: You Can Build Yourself

Description

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.

Carmella van Vleet is a former elementary school teacher and educational speaker and is the author of Fish Money and Writing Club. She has written family humor and parenting articles for such magazines as Mothering, Parenting, and Welcome Home. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.

"This book goes far beyond the usual kites and invisible ink common to most books about Franklin. Instructions for making your own watermark paper, thermometers, solar ovens, and even baked apples are included. This book is an excellent source for science experiments, arts and crafts, historical exercises, and just plain fun!" -- Children's Literature