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Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares

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4.1 out of 5
Based on 228 Ratings and 63 Reviews

Book 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!
Book Information
PublisherRandom House Books For Young Readers
BindingPaperback (11 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages48
ISBN-100375806210
ISBN-13978-0375806216
Publication Date02/27/2001
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About FRANK MURPHY (Author) : Frank is the author of The Legend of the Teddy Bear, Ben Franklin & the Magic Squares and Babe Ruth Saves Baseball - among others. He is currently working on a picture book about Jackie Robinson! He... more
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About Richard Walz (Illustrator) : Richard Walz is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Richard Walz include Babe Ruth Saves Baseball Book and CD, Listen Up!: Alexander Graham Bell... more
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