{"product_id":"now-ben-the-modern-inventions-of-benjamin-franklin-paperback","title":"Now \u0026 Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGene Barretta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGene Barretta\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNow \u0026amp; Ben\u003c\/i\u003e is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGene Barretta\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eNeo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDear Deer\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts and listed on the \u003ci\u003eParenting Magazine\u003c\/i\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\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9.8 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 23, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now \u0026amp; Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762457477408,"sku":"9780312535698","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d5a72c64b44f558d72a9b41c26cd6b22_3f1e9c19-bccd-4bc3-877a-803f69823b30.webp?v=1780221596","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/now-ben-the-modern-inventions-of-benjamin-franklin-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}