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Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin
Contributor(s): Barretta, Gene (Author), Barretta, Gene (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0312535694     ISBN-13: 9780312535698
Publisher: Square Fish
OUR PRICE:   $8.09  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: December 2008
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Annotation: In this informative book, the author brings Benjamin Franklin's genius to life by giving a detailed look at Franklin's many inventions, from the lightning rod to his concept of daylight savings time.
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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work | Are Made
Dewey: 609.2
Lexile Measure: 640
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.8" W x 9.8" (0.35 lbs) 40 pages
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 106260
Reading Level: 5.1   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

The inventions and inspiration of Benjamin Franklin and how they've stood the test of time

What would you do if you lived in a community without a library, hospital, post office, or fire department? If you were Benjamin Franklin, you'd set up these organizations yourself. Franklin also designed the lightning rod, suggested the idea of daylight savings time, and invented bifocals-all inspired by his common sense and intelligence. In this informative book, Gene Barretta brings Benjamin Franklin's genius to life, deepening our appreciation for one of the most influential figures in American history.

Now & Ben is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Contributor Bio(s): Barretta, Gene: - Gene Barretta is the author and illustrator of Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin; Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci and Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives. He is also author and illustrator of Dear Deer, which was a Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts and listed on the Parenting Magazine Mom-Tested Books of the Year List. He holds a B.F.A. in Film Studies from New York University, and has worked for many years in film and television production. He lives in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania with his son.