Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares (Step into Reading)

Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares (Step into Reading)

Frank Murphy, Richard Walz (Illustrator)
$5.99
Publication Date: February 27th, 2001
Publisher:
Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
9780375806216
Pages:
48
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Description

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.

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