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What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin? (Paperstar)
No matter how busy he was, Ben Franklin always found time to try out new ideas and he was also a man of many talents. He was also an ambassador to England, a printer, an almanac maker, a politician, and even a vegetarian (for a time).
Paperback, 48 pages
Published
May 7th 1996
by Putnam Juvenile
(first published 1976)
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Critique- Junior Book/Biography
The story of Benjamin Franklin's life. It begins with his birth in Boston, to his numerous inventions, and his important contributions during the American Revolution.
a. Illustrations
b. Margot Tomes is the illustrator for this book, and has worked with the author Jean Fritz on many of her books. The illustrations are simple, sometimes humorous, drawings. The simplicity of the lines and colors, along with the humor assist the author’s w...more
The story of Benjamin Franklin's life. It begins with his birth in Boston, to his numerous inventions, and his important contributions during the American Revolution.
a. Illustrations
b. Margot Tomes is the illustrator for this book, and has worked with the author Jean Fritz on many of her books. The illustrations are simple, sometimes humorous, drawings. The simplicity of the lines and colors, along with the humor assist the author’s w...more
My kids and I both wound up liking this a lot more than we thought we would. We had several important non-fiction conversations around the book. We talked about the fact that it's important to look at when a book is published, because although non-fiction means Not Fake, it doesn't mean we can believe EVERYTHING we read in nonfiction books at face value. For example, this book was printed in 1975. Researchers have learned a lot more about Ben Franklin since 1975.
We also had a talk abou...more
We also had a talk abou...more
Heather
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We all really enjoyed this book. Although we had read a few other Benjamin Franklin books before this, we still found some new things about him. Fritz is a concise but fun writer with a bit of a sarcastic streak here and there. It certainly held my boys' attention. A good addition to an elementary study of Franklin's life and accomplishments.
I loved this book! It was for my schooling though. Butt still, I learned so much about how important Benjamin Franklin is. He made the first ever stove, discovered electricity, went to France to try to get he French on there side for the American Revolutionary War. It is such a great children's book.
Very quick read (48 pages). Fritz does a very entertaining portrayal of Benjamin Franklin's life - written at a level for 2nd and 3rd graders to understand, but with enough information for middle school students to use as a point of research. Take a bow, Ms. Fritz.
This is a children's book about the wonderful Ben Franklin and his intriguing life. I woul use this book to teach the children about Ben Frankling and all the things that he did.
Good trade book for social studies on the life of Ben Franklin... a lot of information...probably best for 2nd-4th graders
Wonderful, except for the horrible cover and the perpetuation of the lightening-struck kite myth.
The kids really liked this simple reader,it made for good dinnertime converstaion, and now I've got material for writing class this week, yeah!
Cute book. Gives lots of facts about a fascinating man.
This was an interesting read. I sure wouldn't have wanted to Benjamin's wife, Debbie, though! I wouldn't want to be living in America while my husband was living in London for YEARS!
Nice Biography of Benjamin Franklin. We read this for my son's history. Looking forward to reading some other books like this from Jean Fritz.
Very informative and entertaining. Fritz is a wonderful writer of historical events. Keeps listeners' attention!
It had some things that I didn't know that Ben Franklin did.
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Jean Fritz is a children’s author who has a fascination with writing historical fictions. She was born on November 16, 1915, in Hankow, China to missionary parents. After living in China for 13 years, Fritz and her family moved back to the United States. Beginning her career with an English degree, Fritz became an award-winning and respected author. She has received an honor for every book that sh...more
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