1. Ben Franklin's Big Splash: The Mostly True Story of His First Invention
Written by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by S.D. Schindler
Ages 8-10
Every inventor has to start somewhere, and one of the greatest innovators in our history was no exception. Ben Franklin developed his first invention while doing what he loved best: swimming! Barb Rosenstock's rhythmic, whimsical style is the perfect complement to S. D. Schindler's pen and ink and watercolor illustrations.