What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
A fun historic tale by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz!
Ben Franklin, a man of endless ideas and accomplishments, always made time to explore innovative concepts. Among his creations were a remote-control lock, a rocking chair equipped with a fan, and a windmill for cooking. In addition to his inventions, he served as an ambassador, printer, almanac maker, politician, and even experimented with vegetarianism. This biography stands out for its charming anecdotes and light-hearted narrative. According to the School Library Journal, it offers a delightful combination of humanizing details and an amusing tone.
Description
A fun historic tale by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz!
No matter how busy he was, Ben Franklin always found time to try out new ideas. He invented a remote-control lock, so he could lock his door without getting out of bed. He also created a rocking chair with a fan over it to keep flies away and a windmill to turn his roast meat on its spit. In addition to being a man of ideas, he served as an ambassador to England, a printer, an almanac maker, a politician, and even a vegetarian (for a time anyway).
This biography is known for its detailed and entertaining storytelling style. According to School Library Journal, it adds a human touch to the historical account.
Information
Grade: Grade 2-Grade 6
Brand: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publisher Date: 05/07/1996
Author: Jean Fritz
Dimensions: 9.02 x 7.02
UPC: 9780698113725
Ages: 7-11
Pages: 48
