Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

What's the big idea, Ben Franklin?, and other stories of famous Americans

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What's the big idea, Ben Franklin?

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and other stories of famous Americans

John, Paul, George & Ben: This humorous and factual history of five lads, who grew up to become Founding Fathers, brings the early days of American history to life with sass and substance. A Horn Book Fanfare Award and New York Times Notable BookWhat's the big idea, Ben Franklin?: Ben Franklin's joy of living, new ideas, his humor and ingenuity will capture children's attention and spark their interest in American historyWhy don't you get a horse, Sam Adams?: In the days of colonial America, Samuel Adams liked to wander around Boston talking to people about his dislike for England. "Why don't you get a horse?" his cousin John would ask. But Sam wasn't interested -- until John told him riding would be good for the country. An ALA Notable Book and ALA Notable Recording

John, Paul, George & Ben (9 min.) / by Lane Smith ; narrated by James Earl Jones -- Taking liberties (4 min.) -- Everything's better song (2 min.) -- What's the big idea, Ben Franklin? (39 min.) / written and narrated by Jean Fritz -- Why don't you get a horse, Sam Adams? (20 min.) / by Jean Fritz ; narrated by David de Vries

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