Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares (Step into Reading, Step 4)
by Frank Murphy
In Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares, young readers step into the world of Benjamin Franklin, who loved creating clever number puzzles called magic squares. This Step 4 book explains how these grids work, where rows and columns add up to the same sum. Through engaging text and pictures, kids learn about Franklin's inventive mind and try simple math fun themselves. Perfect for building reading and puzzle skills.
About This Book
Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares is a delightful entry in the Step into Reading series, designed for independent readers at Step 4 level. It introduces young audiences to one of Benjamin Franklin's lesser-known passions: the creation of magic squares.
Through simple storytelling, the book explains how Franklin, a famous inventor and statesman, enjoyed crafting these special number puzzles. Magic squares are grids where the numbers in each row, column, and diagonal sum to the same total, showcasing early mathematical ingenuity.
Author Frank Murphy brings history to life with accessible language and illustrations that make learning fun. This book encourages children to try making their own magic squares, blending biography with hands-on math activities.
Ideal for elementary school readers, it highlights Franklin's curiosity and problem-solving skills, inspiring a love for numbers and American history.
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