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Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos

by · 1939

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Ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? As it turns out, the great inventor Benjamin Franklin got his best ideas from a mouse named Amos! Funny, interesting and wise, this classic tale has been a favorite for generations. Once you've met Amos and read his account, you'll never think of Ben Franklin-or American history-quite the same way.

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animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisAmerican historyAmerican historyMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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childrensyoung adultmiddle gradepicture books
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short · 114 pages

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