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

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By Barb Rosenstock
Publisher Calkins Creek
Ben Franklin's Big Splash: The Mostly True Story of His First Invention
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A National Science Teachers Association, Best STEM BookEvery 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! Bens Big Splash is the story of Franklins first invention, his journey through the scientific method, and the surprising successes that result when youre willing to make mistakes. Barb Rosenstocks rhythmic, whimsical style is the perfect complement to S. D. Schindlers 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 authors note, timeline, and bibliography.

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642 words642 words
32 pages32 pages
Lexile 1070LLexile 1070L
Published 2014Published 2014

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1620914468

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