Book
Summary: A book about some of the inventions of Benjamin Franklin.
APA
Reference of Book: Barretta,
G. (2006). Now & Ben: the modern inventions of Benjamin Franklin.
New York, NY: Henry Holt and Co.
Impressions: Very
colorful and informative book. There are
some things in here that I did not know, and once I read, I wanted to read more
about. The pages are very colorful and
the book is very easy to read. I think
that it’s well written and easy for kids to understand. I am not a fan of history or facts, but if
all my history books were written like this one, I would have probably done
much better in school. I really enjoyed
learning from this book.
Professional Review: Gr 2-5-- A clever, concise
introduction to the contributions of this colorful colonial figure. The first
spread depicts Franklin standing proudly by his family home with his wife and
children smiling from within. His various occupations-writer, printer,
diplomat, musician, humorist, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humanitarian-are
written on the cobblestones beneath him. Next is a spread of a busy city street
today, which challenges readers to guess which modern conveniences are owed to
the subject's creativity. Subsequent spreads take a closer look at each
invention from political cartoons, bifocals, electricity, lightning rod, and
Franklin stove to daylight saving time and more. Each spread features a "Now…",
description of a modern concept or convenience facing an early "Ben…",
idea. "Now every automobile has an
odometer to measure the distance it travels. Ben…
invented the odometer when he was postmaster general so he could measure his
postal routes." The fanciful final spread depicts a futuristic scene with
flying-saucer vehicles and robot servers, which encourages youngsters to
imagine how today's inventions will evolve in time. Engaging and humorous
watercolor cartoons depict just how Franklin's inventions were conceived and
developed. The yellow mottled endpapers are filled with sketches of the
inventions featured within. Both Aliki's The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin (S
& S, 1988) and Rosalyn Schanzer's HowBen Franklin
Stole the Lightning (HarperCollins, 2003) offer more background and
biographical information, though this lively offering is sure to inspire
readers to learn more about its fascinating subject.
Auerbach, B. (2006). Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions
of Benjamin
Franklin. (Book Review). School Library Journal, 52(3), 206.
Library Uses: I would have the
students write their own biography so far in life, and have them try to invent
one new thing that they think the world should have to make it a better or an
easier place to live. They could then develop it further to tell us how
the world would change based on their invention.
Book
Summary: A book about some of the inventions of Benjamin Franklin.
APA
Reference of Book: Barretta,
G. (2006). Now & Ben: the modern inventions of Benjamin Franklin.
New York, NY: Henry Holt and Co.
Impressions: Very
colorful and informative book. There are
some things in here that I did not know, and once I read, I wanted to read more
about. The pages are very colorful and
the book is very easy to read. I think
that it’s well written and easy for kids to understand. I am not a fan of history or facts, but if
all my history books were written like this one, I would have probably done
much better in school. I really enjoyed
learning from this book.
Professional Review: Gr 2-5-- A clever, concise
introduction to the contributions of this colorful colonial figure. The first
spread depicts Franklin standing proudly by his family home with his wife and
children smiling from within. His various occupations-writer, printer,
diplomat, musician, humorist, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humanitarian-are
written on the cobblestones beneath him. Next is a spread of a busy city street
today, which challenges readers to guess which modern conveniences are owed to
the subject's creativity. Subsequent spreads take a closer look at each
invention from political cartoons, bifocals, electricity, lightning rod, and
Franklin stove to daylight saving time and more. Each spread features a "Now…",
description of a modern concept or convenience facing an early "Ben…",
idea. "Now every automobile has an
odometer to measure the distance it travels. Ben…
invented the odometer when he was postmaster general so he could measure his
postal routes." The fanciful final spread depicts a futuristic scene with
flying-saucer vehicles and robot servers, which encourages youngsters to
imagine how today's inventions will evolve in time. Engaging and humorous
watercolor cartoons depict just how Franklin's inventions were conceived and
developed. The yellow mottled endpapers are filled with sketches of the
inventions featured within. Both Aliki's The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin (S
& S, 1988) and Rosalyn Schanzer's HowBen Franklin
Stole the Lightning (HarperCollins, 2003) offer more background and
biographical information, though this lively offering is sure to inspire
readers to learn more about its fascinating subject.
Auerbach, B. (2006). Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions
of Benjamin
Franklin. (Book Review). School Library Journal, 52(3), 206.
Library Uses: I would have the
students write their own biography so far in life, and have them try to invent
one new thing that they think the world should have to make it a better or an
easier place to live. They could then develop it further to tell us how
the world would change based on their invention.
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