Benjamin Franklin and the discovery of electricity

author: Peterson, Megan Cooley
"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 leveled text"--Provided by publisher.
year: 2023
call number/section: 537.09
subjects: franklin, benjamin, 1706-1790, electricity, history, experiments, inventors, united states, biography, scientists
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