Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4)

Murphy, Frank

ISBN 10: 0375906215 ISBN 13: 9780375906213

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 2001

Synopsis

Shows how Benjamin Franklin--inventor, writer, and scientist--created a puzzle called the magic square to keep from being bored while serving as clerk for the Pennsylvania Assembly, and includes step-by-step instructions for creating your own magic squares. Simultaneous.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

A funny, entertaining introduction to Ben Franklin and his many inventions, including the story of how he created the "magic square." A magic square is a box of nine numbers arranged so that any line of three numbers adds up to the same number, including on the diagonal! Teachers and kids will love finding out about this popular teaching tool that is still used in elementary schools today!

About the Author:

Frank Murphy has taught a wide variety of grades at the elementary and middle school level. A popular speaker, Murphy is the author of many fun historical fiction books for young readers. He lives in Holland, PA.

Richard Walz is the illustrator of many humorous historical Step into Reading books. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0375906215
• ISBN 13: 9780375906213
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Walz Richard