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What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Audiobook
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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: a remote-control lock (so he could lock his door without getting out of bed), a rocking chair with a fan over it (to keep flies away), and a windmill (to turn his roast meat on its spit). Aside from being a mad of ideas, he was an ambassador to England, a printer, an almanac maker, a politician, and even a vegetarian (for a time, anyway)."This biography is distinguished by its humanizing detail [and] amusing tone." - School Library JournalDownload and start listening now!
"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."
— Mr. (4 out of 5 stars)
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Listener Reviews
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" I have never read a book by Jean Fritz that I was not absolutely delighted by! I read them all to my children, and I think I might have enjoyed them the most! Jean Fritz has found a delightful and entertaining way to teach children history. "
— Lisa, 11/6/2013 -
" 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. "
— Melissa, 10/25/2013 -
" 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. "
— Nicole, 8/24/2013 -
" 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! "
— Tammy, 8/12/2013 -
" 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! "
— Danielle, 8/3/2013 -
" Not so much Revolutionary, but Bea was in to Mr. Franklin as well. Another great biography by Fritz - we pretty much love them all. "
— Amy, 1/4/2013 -
" Good trade book for social studies on the life of Ben Franklin... a lot of information...probably best for 2nd-4th graders "
— Gwhitworth, 11/25/2012 -
" Very informative and entertaining. Fritz is a wonderful writer of historical events. Keeps listeners' attention! "
— Penny, 10/17/2012 -
" A good brief, not detailed account of Franklin. Still a good choice for younger grades. "
— Caren, 10/1/2012 -
" its good read it fur school :P "
— Babymouse, 9/7/2012 -
" It had some things that I didn't know that Ben Franklin did. "
— Madeline, 5/23/2012 -
" Cute book. Gives lots of facts about a fascinating man. "
— Skye, 2/9/2012 -
" Wonderful, except for the horrible cover and the perpetuation of the lightening-struck kite myth. "
— library_jim, 1/11/2012
About Jean Fritz
Jean Fritz, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Homesick, is best known for her engaging and enlightening nonfiction for young readers, including What’s the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?, And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?, and Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution. She was honored with the Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature by the New York State Library Association and won the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for her career contribution to American children’s literature.