Ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? As it turns out, the great inventor Benjamin Franklin got his best ideas from a mouse named Amos Funny, interesting and wise, this classic tale has been a favorite for generations. Once you've met Amos and read his account, you'll never think of Ben Franklin-or American history-quite the same way.

Explore this historical time period even further in this new edition of award-winning author Robert Lawson's classic tale, with additional bonus material, including a map of Ben Franklin's travels
Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin was one of the most famous inventors in American history, and according to this amusing book, he got most of his ideas--the good ones at any rate--from a mouse Funny, interesting and wise, Ben and Me is a classic American story that has been read by generations of young people. Once you've met Amos the mouse, you'll always remember Benjamin Franklin a little differently than the history books do.


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Published: 04/30/1988
ISBN: 9780316517300
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.43h x 5.33w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/29/1988

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 208 / Ben and Me
Reading Level: 6.9 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 3