What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? PDF Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698113721
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

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A fun historic tale by Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz! No matter how busy he was, Ben Franklin always found time to try out new ideas: a remote-control lock (so he could lock his door without getting out of bed), a rocking chair with a fan over it (to keep flies away), and a windmill (to turn his roast meat on its spit). Aside from being a mad of ideas, he was an ambassador to England, a printer, an almanac maker, a politician, and even a vegetarian (for a time, anyway). "This biography is distinguished by its humanizing detail [and] amusing tone." - School Library Journal

What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? PDF Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698113721
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

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Book Description
A fun historic tale by Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz! No matter how busy he was, Ben Franklin always found time to try out new ideas: a remote-control lock (so he could lock his door without getting out of bed), a rocking chair with a fan over it (to keep flies away), and a windmill (to turn his roast meat on its spit). Aside from being a mad of ideas, he was an ambassador to England, a printer, an almanac maker, a politician, and even a vegetarian (for a time, anyway). "This biography is distinguished by its humanizing detail [and] amusing tone." - School Library Journal

Who Was Paul Revere?

Who Was Paul Revere? PDF Author: Roberta Edwards
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101535598
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113

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Book Description
In 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride warning colonists of an impending attack by the British. This event went largely unnoticed in history until Longfellow celebrated it in a poem in 1861. So who was Paul Revere? In addition to being an American patriot, he was a skilled silversmith and made false teeth from hippo tusks! This biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, brings to life Paul Revere's thrilling ride as well as the personal side of the man and the exciting times in which he lived.

Homesick

Homesick PDF Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142407615
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177

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A Newbery Honor book! Jean Fritz’s award-winning account of her life in China, and to honor this story, it is only fitting that it be added to our prestigious line of Puffin Modern Classics. This fictionalized autobiography tells the heartwarming story of a little girl growing up in an unfamiliar place. While other girls her age were enjoying their childhood in America, Jean Fritz was in China in the midst of political unrest. Jean Fritz tells her captivating story of the difficulties of living in a unfamiliar country at such a difficult time. * "A remarkable blend of truth and storytelling." —Booklist, starred review * "An insightful memory's-eye-view of her childhood . . . Young Jean is a strong character, and many of her reactions to people and events are timeless and universal." —School Library Journal, starred review "Told with an abundance of humor—sometimes wry, sometimes mischievous and irreverent—the story is vibrant with atmosphere, personalities, and a palpable sense of place." —The Horn Book "Every now and then a book comes along that makes me want to send a valentine to its author. Homesick is such a book . . . Pungent and delicious." —Katherine Paterson, The Washington Post

Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams?

Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? PDF Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698114167
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

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This lively biography, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, is a nice, personal look at a leader and his times. In early America, when all the men wore ruffled shirts and rode grandly on horseback, one man refused to follow suit. He was the rebel leader Sam Adams, a plainspoken gent who scorned ruffles, refused to ride a horse, and had little regard for the King.

The Cabin Faced West

The Cabin Faced West PDF Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101077948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130

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Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes that pioneer life is exciting and special.

And Then What Happened Paul Revere?

And Then What Happened Paul Revere? PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439571654
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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Intended as a literary study guide with activities designed for group and individual projects. Includes a book summary, author information, vocabulary builders, comprehension and discussion questions and cross-curricular activities. Some pages are reproducible for classroom use.

And Then what Happened, Paul Revere? by Jean Fritz

And Then what Happened, Paul Revere? by Jean Fritz PDF Author: Kathy Sammis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 11

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Who's That Stepping on Plymouth Rock?

Who's That Stepping on Plymouth Rock? PDF Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606157667
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Using her trademark humorous style, Jean Fritz tells the story of Plymouth Rock--the granite boulder upon which it was decided the Pilgrims must have set foot upon their arrival in the New World--telling how it came to be the impressive monument it is today. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?

And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? PDF Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698113519
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

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A true American story for young readers by the Newbery-Honor winning author! Everyone knows about Paul Revere's midnight ride. But not everyone knows the harrowing details and narrow escapes that occurred along the way. This timeless and witty book highlights little-known facts about patriot Paul Revere.

The Man who Loved Books

The Man who Loved Books PDF Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 56

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Book Description
A brief biography of the Irish saint who was known for his love of books and his missionary work throughout Scotland.