What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin

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What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
By Jean Fritz
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Benjamin Franklin, one of Americas most famous
citizens, was a printer, author, diplomat, and
inventor.
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He was full of ideas.
"Eat to live, not live to eat..."
"Fish and visitors smell after three days."
Half Wits talk much but say little.
"Early to bed and early to rise..."
Waste not, want not.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
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He was curious about everything around him, and
often his curiosity turned into something very
useful.
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Many things are credited to him.
circulating libraries
fire departments
almanacs
Postal Systems
electricity
Bifocals
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Franklin became our ambassador to England. When
he couldnt talk sense to the British, he came
home and helped write the Declaration of
Independence.
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Want to find out more about Ben Franklin? Read
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin
By Jean Fritz
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