Benjamin Franklin: Live Wire (Heroes of History) - Softcover

Benge, Janet; Benge, Geoff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932096140 ISBN 13: 9781932096149

Publisher: Emerald Books, 2005

Synopsis

As Ben experimented, people peppered him with questions about electricity. Distracted, Ben was still holding the ends of two bare wires when the other ends touched the Leyden jars. A massive charge knocked him to the ground. When he clambered to his feet, he had to admit that his guests appeared to have enjoyed watching him get electrocuted.

Benjamin Franklin's life never lacked excitement and intrigue. As a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, and American statesman, this spirited Philadelphia resident continually sought to improve himself and the world he lived in.

A key founding father, Franklin was the only an to sign all give of the most important documents upon which the United States was built. He also served the colonies and young nation in England and France, where he was greatly admired and regarded as a genius. Today Benjamin Franklin's wisdom and influence still reverberate through literature, science, politics, and society.

About this title

About the Author:

Janet and Geoff Benge are a husband-and-wife writing team with more than twenty years of writing experience. Janet is a former elementary-school teacher. Geoff holds a degree in history. Originally from New Zealand, the Benges spent ten years serving with Youth With A Mission.

About this edition

• Publisher: Emerald Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1932096140
• ISBN 13: 9781932096149
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208