WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA, BEN FRANKLIN By: Jean Fritz Illustrated By: Margot Tomes

No matter how busy he was, Ben Franklin always found time to try out new ideas. Such as a remote-control lock{so he could stay in bed and lock his door}, a rocking chair{which powered a fan}, and a windmill{to turn his meat roaster}. Aside from being a man of ideas, he was an ambassador to england, a painter, an almanac maker, a politician, and even a vegetarian {for a time}. Ages 8-12. Paperback. 47 pgs.