Benjamin Franklin

Giants of Science

by Kathleen Krull, Boris Kulikov (Illustrator)

Sure, almost all kids know Benjamin Franklin as one of America’s Founding Fathers, a man with a hand in both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. And they may even have some vague idea that he once flew a kite during a lightning storm. What Kathleen Krull sets out to do in this very different biography is show Ben Franklin the “natural philosopher” (the term for scientists back in the 1700s), whose experiments led to important discoveries about the nature of electricity—including his famous demonstration that electricity and lightning were one and the same.

As always, this much-lauded series presents a true Giant of Science in a juicily anecdotal way. This is social history at its best. . . . who knew that Franklin became such a megastar that Paris shops sold Ben dolls, Ben ashtrays, even Ben wallpaper?

Witty and engaging, this is a worthy addition to the Giants of Science series.

Genres: Science, Biography, History, Nonfiction, Middle Grade

94 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 4, 2013

Reviews

[Köksal KÖK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Benjamin Franklin - Bilimin Devleri
Kathleen Krull

Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)

içindekiler:

-yüzücü,
-kaçak,
-olağanüstü hırs,
-ısınmanın yolları,
-elektirik pikniği mi,
-yıldırım çarpması,
-ve daha fazlası,
-yanlış yollar, doğru yollar ve komik yollar,
-boş zamanlarda,
-franklin hayranlığı,
-dut ağacının altında,
-bitmeyen etki.

kitapta anlatılan kısa yaşamöyküsü:

Üstad bilim adamı, önce yayıncı, matbaacıdır, kolonilerin resmi matbaasıdır.

Koloni elçisi olarak uzun süre avrupada bulunur, yaşar.

"Fransa'nın savaş gemileri ve askeri gücü, Amerikan Devrimi zaferinde önemli bir rol oynadı."

1776'da Philadelphia'da Bağımsızlık Bildirgesi'ni tasarlayan Beşli Komite'deki üyelerden biridir.

elektirik/elektrik enerjisi üzerine araştırmalar yapmıştır (fırtınada uçurtma deneyi).

soba ve paratoner (yıldırımsavar, kiliselere), modern dünyaya en büyük hediyesidir.

29,7,2021.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Krull, Kathleen and Illustrated by Kulikoy, Boris Benjamin Franklin (Giants of Science Series) 128 pgs. Viking Juvenile, 2013. $15.99 Content: Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
A basic biography of Benjamin Franklin created for upper elementary students.
Yes, that was my summary because the rest is my opinion. This is one of the best biographies for students I have read, it is extremely well written for its target age group. It is patient and explains complex topics in a very understandable manner. It is also interesting and exciting and infusion with personality. There are fun facts and a best of all a focus on Franklin’s hard work and a never-ending curiosity. My only woe is I wanted illustrations, I think student would too! When the author describes how Franklin is mis-represented as always being elderly, even in depictions of early experiments, well I want a visual! Students will want to see what the city he grew up in looked like and a printing press. Can we combine this with a DK book? Pretty Please?

EL – ESSENTIAL Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.

[Merve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Benjamin Franklin, her zaman Founding Fathers arasında olarak bildiğim kişi, siyasetçi. Nedir Founding Fathers? Amerika keşfinden uzun bir süre sonra Avrupa devletlerinin sömürgesi olmaktan kurtuluyor aslında, bağımsızlık savaşları sayesinde, bu yüzden de bu süreçte Kurucu Babalar var, Hamilton,Jefferson,gibi Franklin de onlardan biri. Azıcık da Amerikan edebiyatı derslerinden hatırlıyorum kendisini.

Bu kitapta Kathleen Krull muhteşem kısalıkla, hiçbir sıkıcı öğeyi içine katmadan, yalın ve sade bir dil ile sunuyor bize Franklin'i. Bilimde yaptığı, gelişmeler, elektriğe duyduğu ilgi, yıldırım ile uğraşması gibi basamaklari bize sadelikle anlatıyor. Sadece Franklin'e dair değil, dönemin sosyokültürel özelliklerine dair de bircok şey sunuyor bize kitap.
Tabi ki çok beğendim, biyografi okumak isteyen ama sıkılıyorum, fazla resmi fazla ağır diyen herkese meydan okuyorum, bu seriye gönül rahatlığı ile başlayabilirsiniz.

4/5 ( Neden 1 puan kırdım diye sorarsanız, evet sadece bilim odaklı bir seri ama keşke azıcık siyasal hayatına da yer verilseydi faydali olurdu diye düşünüyorum ondan 🤗)


▪️"Benden söz ederlerken 'zengin öldü' değil, 'yarar sağlayarak yaşadı' desinler."

[Penny Peck · Rating 4 out of 5]

The narrative of this brief biography is lively, focusing on Franklin's achievements in science, but briefly mentioning his other endeavors as well. There are just a few ink drawings throughout - more illustrative matter (such as maps, period artwork, etc.) would have made this more acceptable to the target audience (ages 10-14). In some cases, quotations from Franklin really add to the text; in other cases, quotes on Native American Indians or slavery (for example) could have added more depth to the narrative. There are no source or quotation notes, but back matter does include an index and list of books and websites that are useful.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This biography of Ben Franklin highlights his scientific contributions, but also discusses his political accomplishments. It did keep a balanced approach to his faults, mentioning his slaveholding and neglect of his family.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fabulous book to read.
My eldes and I learned ALL sorts of things about Ben.
What I learned about this INCREDIBLE man in high school barely scratched the surface!!

[Barbara Lovejoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned so many things about Benjamin Franklin I did not know. The illustrations of Boris Kulikov are always delightful.

[Ruth Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very engaging book that covers all of Franklin's accomplishments, from printer, to statesman, to ambassador, and of course scientist. Franklin loved books and established the first fee-based library. He had little formal education but he read widely and worked for self-improvement his whole life. He was quick-witted but learned to listen more than speak. He was an observer of people but also of nature. He wanted to be "useful" and never sought a patent for his inventions. He transformed heating with the Franklin stove but his most memorable experiments were with electricity. He invented the lightening rod but also was keen on health. He established the first hospital and came to support inoculation against small pox, which kept many of the colony troops alive.
Franklin was very popular in Europe, and the French especially put his accomplishments in the same realm as Newton's. He was responsible for gaining the support of France in the fight for independence. France supported the colonies by sending troops and supplying guns.
Franklin was a supporter of religious freedom and contributed financially to all of the faith groups in Philadelphia. Though he had slaves, he later granted them freedom and worked to abolish slavery.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the latest installment in her award winning Giants of Science series Krull presents a vibrant portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Moving beyond the quaint image of him flying a kite in the rain, Krull focuses on his astonishing scientific career. Amazingly innovative, jaw-droppingly philanthropic and determined to be useful, Franklin transformed his city, his country and the world. Krull lays out his accomplishments, framing them within his historical context, pointing out how his scientific fame enhanced his political effectiveness. Quirky pen and ink illustrations accentuate Franklin’s iconoclastic nature. Franklin emerges, not without flaws, but fully human, determinately accomplished, curious and thoughtfully rational. Sources, related websites and an index are included. Pair with Freedman’s Becoming Ben Franklin (Holiday House, 2013) for a complete portrait of the remarkable man.

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most biographies of Benjamin Franklin that I have read deal with his success in politics and foreign relations, but this addition to the Giants in Science series focuses mainly on his fascination with science. Franklin had only two years of formal schooling, but despite that, his impact on the world went far beyond his lightning experiment and his invention of the Franklin stove.

Franklin did not patent his many inventions, because he felt knowledge should be shared freely. And in addition to his discoveries and inventions, he also made many deductions that could not be proven until much later. In his later years, he was very excited about where science was headed, regretting only that he “was born so soon” and wouldn’t be part of what was to come.

(Originally reviewed on mackinbooksinbloom.com)

[Bethe · Rating 4 out of 5]

bookaday #94. Entertaining and engaging bio - who knew Ben Franklin was into all that science? Part of me wanted footnotes to tie all the tidbits of information to a source, the other part of me was enjoying the light, informative style of writing. Sources marked with an asterisk are for younger readers, extensive index. Would like to read more of the Giants of Science series.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nicely done! In her trademark breezy style, Krull focuses on the science side of Franklin's many achievements. She explains how Franklin's understanding of scientific principals led to some of his most important inventions and developments. Accessible and very engaging.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well-organized and presented, with interesting facts. Fairly high reading level, conceptually (the science) and vocab-wise, 4th and up.

[Amy]

Didn't finish

[Jassim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Benjamin Franklin wanted to help free america from british hands but one easy way is to go to war, so he made friends with france and they sent them weapons and men, then they fought and won the war.