{"product_id":"now-ben-the-modern-inventions-of-benjamin-franklin-by-gene-barretta","title":"Now \u0026 Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin by Gene Barretta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe inventions and inspiration of Benjamin Franklin and how they've stood the test of time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNow \u0026amp; Ben\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The extraordinary sense of Franklin as a severely temporally displaced person gives [this book] its power to delight . . . charming illustrations.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A clever, concise introduction to the contributions of this colorful colonial figure . . . sure to inspire readers to learn more about its fascinating subject.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Barretta leads readers from what they do know to what they probably don't . . . Read this one aloud.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"With its breezy format and succinct text, the book delivers facts in an assuredly kid-friendly style.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A punchy read-aloud to lighten up American history units.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGene Barretta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the author and illustrator of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDear Deer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which was a Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts and listed on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eParenting Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 wife and son.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget Age: 5-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquare Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan\u003eDecember 23, 2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.24\" H x 9.84\" L x 8.82\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44917843558586,"sku":"9780312535698","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/71xpXHGZjaL._SL1500.jpg?v=1749649106","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/now-ben-the-modern-inventions-of-benjamin-franklin-by-gene-barretta","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}