Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares
Part of the Step into Reading, Step 4 Series

Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares

Paperback

Grades K–3
Ages 5–8

This entertaining Step 4 leveled reader introduces kids to Ben Franklin and his many inventions, including the story of how he created the "magic square." If your child likes sudoku, they’ll love learning about 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! The story also includes many charming and funny anecdotes about one of our wittiest founding fathers—including the fact that Ben Franklin had a pet squirrel!

Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

ISBN 9780385374613 (Ebook)
Published on May 29, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Age Range 5-8 years
Grade Grades K-3
Reading Level Lexile: 620L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9780375806216 (Paperback)
Published on Feb 27, 2001
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 48
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 5-8 years
Grade Grades K-3
Reading Level Lexile: 620L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

Frank Murphy

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

Richard Walz is the illustrator of many humorous historical Step into Reading books. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.

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