Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction

In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn't discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what's real and what's fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.


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Megan Cooley Peterson is a writer, editor, and bookworm. When she isn't writing or reading, you can find her watching movies or planning her next Halloween party. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.