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Watch this book trailer:Benjamin Franklinestein Lives!

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Who wrote this book? Two guys Matthew McElligott and Larry Tuxbury came up with the idea.

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There is now a sequel out called: //Benjamin Franklinstein Meets the Fright Brothers.// Book Trailer for Benjamin Franklinstein Meets the Fright Brothers
 * Read Chapter 1 and 2**: Benjamin Franklinstein Lives!

The REAL Benjamin Franklin
 * Coming in September 2012 **
 * Benjamin Franklinstein Meets Thomas Deadison**

Benjamin Franklin is the only founding father in the Swimming Hall of Fame. as a youth, he didn't have much extra money. Franklin decided to become a vegetarian. He believed that eating a vegetarian diet was healthier than a diet filled with meat. In addition, meat was much more expensive, so by becoming a vegetarian, Franklin could save money to spend on books.
 * Ben Franklin Fun Facts**:

Benjamin Franklin loved to read, but he when he was young, he was very poor and could not afford books. What did he do? He gave up meat which was expensive and became a vegetarian. By saving money, Ben was able to save money to purchase books. He also felt it was a much healthier lifestyle.

10 Things you don't know about Ben Franklin
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[[image:2012-bluebonnet-book-club/Franklin_1777.jpg width="258" height="296" align="left"]] The Quotable Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was a gifted speaker. In fact, he LOVED to talk and talk and talk. He was so good saying things that people began to "quote" him. This means they repeated what he said because they felt his words were important and had meaning for their lives. Plus, B.F, was a pretty funny guy. Here are websites with some of Benjamin Franklin's best quotes:

The Electric Ben Franklin

Notable Quotes

Brainy Quotes-Benjamin Franklin

The Quotations Page-Benjamin Franklin

Social Studies for Kids-Franklin Quotes

** Bluebonnet Book Club Projects and Activities: ** What is a Pen Name?



A pen name is a fictitious, or made up name, that an author uses when writing. Many authors use pen names for many different reasons.

Ben Franklin was a writer. In fact, he wrote several articles and letter to the editor of his newspaper using made up names, or a pen name. Why? He knew the importance of getting people to talk about important topics just like people use Twitter today. In fact, Ben would have made a great Tweeter.

He also drew cartoons like the snake cut into pieces that represent the American Colonies. He encouraged them to join together to become an independent country away from English rule.

Other words that have the same meaning as the term "pen name "are: Nom de plume, Nom de guerre, alias, moniker or pseudonym.

Ms. Murphy will help you with all these details.
 * Set up a science demonstration in the Library Science Cente r. ** This will count for a** Bluebonnet Project. **
 * 1) Your project must include the following:
 * 2) A title name for your science demo. Ex: Crack the Code (a demonstration using invisible ink to send spy messages).
 * 3) Your name and grade level (Be proud, shout it out)
 * 4) Clearly explain what you are demonstrating. Make sure to clearly label the parts used in the demonstration.
 * 5) Your observations and comments.
 * 6) Sources: Where did you get your idea from and how did you research the information.

Create a Jux book, video, or Wordle based on an inventor that interests you. This will count for a** Bluebonnet Project. **


 * Experimental Fun with Franklin **
 * [|The Bottle Pipes]
 * [|The Lemon Battery]
 * [|Letterpress Stamps]
 * [|The Thermometer]

Games

 * [|Play Checkers with Ben Franklin]
 * [|Ben Franklin slider game]
 * [|Word Search: Ben Franklin the printer]
 * [|Word Search: Ben Franklin the Public Servant]
 * [|Word Search: Ben Franklin the Scientist / Inventor]
 * [|Word Search: Friends of Franklin]


 * Kid Friendly Science Experiments **


 * Zoom **- awesome science experiments

Steve Spangler- Science experiments



Matthew McEllilgott and Larry Tuxbury Library of Congress USHistory.org PBS Franklin Institute The Electric Ben Franklin Scholasti