Published 2001
by Scholastic in New York .
Written in English
Shows how Benjamin Franklin, inventor, writer and scientist, created a puzzle called the magic square to keep from being bored while serving as clerk for the Pennsylvania Assembly. Includes step-by-step instructions for creating your own magic squares.
Edition Notes
Originally published: New York : Random House, 2001.
| Statement | by Frank Murphy ; illustrated by Richard Walz |
| Contributions | Walz, Richard |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PZ7.M95335 Be 2001, E302.6.F8 M87 2001 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 48 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL24369222M |
| ISBN 10 | 0439328934, 0439309204 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780439328937, 9780439309202 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 48192883 |
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