Benjamin Franklin by Kathleen Krull (English) Paperback Book

Description: Benjamin Franklin by Kathleen Krull, Boris Kulikov Benjamin Franklin may be best remembered as one of Americas Founding Fathers, but he was also a "natural philosopher" (the term for scientists back in the 1700s) whose experiments led to important discoveries about the nature of electricity. Illustrations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Perfectly aligned with the Common Core curriculum, the award-winning Giants of Science biography series continues with Benjamin Franklin.The electrifying biography of innovative scientist Benjamin Franklin is the perfect addition to this outstanding series!Benjamin Franklin is a famous colonial inventor and multitasker who may be best remembered as one of Americas Founding Fathers. But he was also a "natural philosopher" (the term for scientists back in the 1700s), whose experiments led to important discoveries about the nature of electricity-including his famous demonstration that electricity and lightning were one and the same. In a fantastic addition to the much-lauded Giants of Science series, this biography sheds new light ontheman who considered science his true calling in life.Praise for the Giants of Science series-"With an inviting, conversational narrative, this series launches with an impressive start." -Publishers Weekly, starred review ofLeonardo da Vinci"The second title in Krulls Giants of Science series meets, and perhaps even exceeds, expectations set by the debut, Leonardo da Vinci. Krull and Newton are a match made in heaven...." -Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, starred review ofIsaac Newton" Another standout in a uniformly stellar series." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review ofAlbert Einstein"An illuminating, humanizing portrait"-Booklist, starred review ofCharles Darwin"Krull presents another top-notch scientific biography in the outstanding Giants of Science series." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review ofMarie Curie"Krull lives up to the promise of the first two entries in her Giants of Science series with this lucid and thoughtful examination of Freuds life, work, and legacy." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review ofSigmund Freud Author Biography Kathleen Krull, the noted social historian, lives in San Diego, California.Boris Kulikov, the illustrator of this series, lives in New York City. Details ISBN014751178X Author Boris Kulikov Short Title GIANTS OF SCIENCE BENJAMIN FRA Language English Illustrator Boris Kulikov ISBN-10 014751178X ISBN-13 9780147511782 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Illustrations Yes Residence San Diego, CA, US Audience Age 8-12 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-08-07 Imprint Penguin USA Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2014-08-07 UK Release Date 2014-08-07 Pages 128 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Series Giants of Science Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2014-08-06 AU Release Date 2014-08-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141684396;

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