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    Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction
    Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction
    Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction
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    Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction

    By Megan Cooley Peterson

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    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateJan 1, 2023
    ISBN9781666339567
    Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction
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    Megan Cooley Peterson

    Megan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

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