How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning by Rosalyn Schanzer

Title: How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning

Author/Illustrator:     Rosalyn Schanzer   

Publisher:  Harper Children's   

Year: 2003

Awards/Accolades: 

~Starred Review Publishers Weekly ~Parent's Guide Children's Media Award for Outstanding Achievement in Children's Books-2003 ~IRA/CBC Children's Choice-2004 ~IRA/CBC Teachers' Choice-2004 ~NCSS/CBC Notable Trade Book (Biography)-2004 

Summary:

Conversational text tells the story of Ben Franklin's work with electricity. Better for younger readers (easier text) than Byrd's Electric Ben.

Use in Classroom/Library:

Engaging read aloud

Curriculum Connections:

Science
History

Special Features:

Note about the artistic method. Note from author. List of Ben's scientific work.
Author is from Knoxville, TN

This title is in the Saint Joseph School Library.