"...useful tool to introduce history and inventions to reluctant readers or students…”--School Library Journal
"An entertaining, enlightening intro." —Booklist
"[This] accessible and informative account [is] a worthy successor to Barretta’s other men-and-ideas books.”--The New York Times
"A glowing tribute to the inventor who continues to influence modern life.”--Kirkus, starred
"Barretta’s warm and funny watercolors create an inviting portrait of an influential man..."--Publishers Weekly
Praise for Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin
Winner of the Carolyn W. Field Award, given by the Pennsylvania Library Association
A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year
A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
A Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Book
A CCBC Choice
Praise for Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci
IRA Teachers’ Choices
“This accessible introduction will inspire children to look closely at the world around them and come up with some creations of their own.” —School Library Journal
Praise for Dear Deer
A Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club Selection
An NCTE Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts
Parenting Magazine Mom-Tested Books of the Year List
Praise for Zoola Palooza
“While teachers are sure to reach for this entertaining resource again and again, the humor, illustrations, wordplay and story are strong enough that casual readers will pick this up, chuckle and even (gasp!) learn.” —Kirkus Reviews
