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Mesmerized how Ben Franklin solved a mystery that baffled all of France

Discover how Benjamin Franklin's scientific method challenged a certain Dr. Mesmer's mysterious powers in a whimsical look at a true moment in history.

Main Author: Rockliff, Mara (Author)
Other Authors: Bruno, Iacopo (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Somerville, Massachusets : Candlewick Press, 2015.
Edition: First edition.
Subjects:
Franklin, Benjamin, > 1706-1790 > Juvenile nonfiction.
Mesmer, Franz Anton, > 1734-1815 > Juvenile nonfiction.
Psychology > Experiments > Juvenile nonfiction.
France > History > 18th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
Summary: Discover how Benjamin Franklin's scientific method challenged a certain Dr. Mesmer's mysterious powers in a whimsical look at a true moment in history.
Physical Description: 45 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 45)
ISBN: 0763663514
9780763663513
Author Notes: Mara Rockliff is the author of many books for children, including The Busiest Street in Town and Me and Momma and Big John, winner of a Golden Kite Award . Mara Rockliff lives in eastern Pennsylvania with her family.

Iacopo Bruno is an illustrator and graphic designer living in Milan, Italy.

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