by Gene Barretta (Author)
What 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 saving time, invented bifocals and the odometer--all inspired by his common sense and intelligence.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.8 x 8.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 23, 2008
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 0.5