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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.
About the Author
Gene Barretta is an award winning author and illustrator of children's books. Among his honors are the Carolyn W. Field Award and the Bank Street Cook Prize Honor.His books include, "The Bat Can Bat: A Book of True Homonyms," "Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare," "Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin," "Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci," "Muhammad Ali: A Champion is Born," "Jack the Tripper," "Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones," "The Bass Plays The Bass and Other Homographs" and "Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives."Gene has contributed illustration and animation to Sesame Street and Between the Lions. He has also designed characters for The Jim Henson Company. He lives in Bryn Mawr, PA.For more information on Gene and his work, please visit: www.genebarretta.com
