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| Title Statement | Benjamin Franklin and the discovery of electricity: separating fact from fiction / by Megan Cooley Peterson. |
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| Series | Fact vs. fiction in U.S. history |
| Author | Peterson, Megan Cooley |
| Publication | North Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone,[2023]©2023 |
| Extent of Item | 32 pages |
| ISBN | 9781666339536 (library binding) |
| Other Number | pr06922882 |
| Contents | Introduction --Experimenting with electricity --Flying a kite --What really happened --The legacy of Franklin's experiment --Glossary --Read more --Internet sites --Index --About the author. |
| Bibliography | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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"-- |
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| By Name | Franklin, Benjamin,1706-1790 |
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